News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus studies highlight widespread urban noise exposure alongside calming natural soundscapes
Nicosia, Cyprus. Studies cited in Cyprus indicate that nearly half of the island’s urban population is exposed to noise levels above what health experts consider safe. The same research discussion highlights that natural soundscapes…
Society39 Middle East-linked flights cancelled at Larnaca airport; Paphos operations unaffected
Larnaca, Cyprus. A total of 39 flights to and from Larnaca airport were cancelled on Sunday as the…
SocietyMostly clear weather expected Sunday as temperatures rise across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Sunday is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though some areas may…
SocietyFourth repatriation flight from Dubai to bring 170 passengers to Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. A fourth government-supported repatriation flight carrying 170 passengers was due to arrive at Larnaca airport at…
SocietyFour short films on trafficking and online exploitation debut under Erasmus+ project led by Cyprus NGO
Nicosia, Cyprus. Four short films addressing online exploitation and human trafficking are debuting this week as part of…
SocietyBritish Akrotiri base families to remain evacuated until next Friday amid regional tensions
Akrotiri, Cyprus. British families living in the British Akrotiri base will remain evacuated until next Friday as a…
SocietyLight snow falls on Troodos as cooler, cloudy conditions spread across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Light snow fell on the Troodos mountains on Saturday morning, as cloudier conditions were forecast for…
SocietyCyprus interior ministry to propose major expansion of civil defence shelter network
Nicosia, Cyprus. The interior ministry is preparing to submit a proposal to the cabinet to significantly increase the…
SocietyCyprus emergency text alert test shows satisfactory delivery time, interior minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Emergency test text messages sent across Cyprus on Friday were delivered within a satisfactory timeframe, Interior…
SocietyNine new foot-and-mouth disease cases identified in Livadia and Dromolaxia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Veterinary Services said on Friday that eight new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were identified in…
SocietyCyprus to repatriate 307 citizens from Dubai as emergency flights continue
Larnaca, Cyprus. Cyprus is set to repatriate another 307 citizens from Dubai on Friday as the government continues…