News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyUpdated orange storm warning brings start forward to 3pm on Wednesday
The met department has revised its orange warning for severe storms to run from 3pm on Wednesday until 5am on Thursday, with strong gusts, possible hail and hourly rainfall of 55–70 millimetres.
SocietyLimassol EOA says Garyllis river water comes from desalination plant, not sewage
The Limassol local government organisation said water in the Garyllis river comes from a Water Development Department desalination…
SocietyOrange warning issued for severe storms from Wednesday evening
The meteorological department has issued an orange warning from 7pm Wednesday to 5am Thursday, forecasting severe storms, intense…
SocietyCloudy weather and thunderstorms expected through Saturday
Wednesday’s forecast includes isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the west before spreading elsewhere, with possible hail and…
SocietyLimassol residents seek board members for new environmental association
A grassroots group in Mesa Yeitonia is seeking at least three people to help establish and run an…
SocietyChild benefit changes would extend eligibility to 2,000 more families
Deputy Minister for Social Welfare Tina Pavlou said proposed changes would raise child benefit payments by 5 to…
SocietyOrange thunderstorm warning issued for Wednesday night into Thursday
The Meteorological Service forecasts intense rainfall, strong wind gusts and possible hail during thunderstorms between 7pm on Wednesday…
SocietyKraken awards six postgraduate scholarships at University of Cyprus
Payward, Kraken’s parent company, is supporting six University of Cyprus postgraduates with tuition scholarships for the 2026 –…
SocietySenior civil servant received about €280,000 during six and a half years on leave
The public service commission’s 2025 annual report details prolonged temporary leave and salary payments while criminal or disciplinary…
SocietyCyprus supermarket price gaps reach 226 per cent, consumer survey finds
The Cyprus consumers association has urged a review of e-kalathi after finding substantial supermarket price differences and cheaper…
SocietyCyprus urged to step up action on illegal gambling and strengthen player protection
National Betting Authority chairman Panayiotis Trisokkas called for stronger prevention, effective regulation and technology-led safeguards as Cyprus launched…