News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLarnaca taxi drivers call off indefinite strike amid talks over ride-hailing applications
Larnaca, Cyprus. Taxi drivers in Larnaca called off an indefinite strike on Monday after contacts with authorities over concerns about passenger transport applications undercutting their business. Strike called off after meetings arranged The Pancyprian…
SocietySupreme Constitutional Court rules widow’s pension rights cannot be transferred to heirs
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled on Monday that the right to a widow’s pension is linked…
SocietyHealth minister orders immediate measures over Athalassa hospital structural concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Building safety issues at Athalassa hospital were discussed at a meeting chaired on Monday by Health…
SocietyKysoa president condemns MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s use of “loonies” for people with intellectual disabilities
Nicosia, Cyprus. Kysoa president Themis Anthopoulou criticised the use of the term “loonies” to describe people with mental…
SocietyCovid-19 and Influenza A hospitalisations rise in Limassol over weekend
Limassol, Cyprus. Hospitalisations for Covid-19 and Influenza A increased over the weekend at Limassol’s district general hospital, according…
SocietyCyprus labour minister highlights workplace inclusion for people with ADHD at Nicosia conference
Nicosia, Cyprus. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas emphasised the importance of equal access, retention and career advancement for people…
SocietyOvercast start to week with 17cm of snow on Troodos peak
Nicosia, Cyprus. The week is set to begin overcast, with 17cm of snow reported on the peak of…
SocietyMazotos residents protest plans for mobile desalination plant, citing protected habitats
Mazotos, Cyprus. Local residents held a protest on Saturday against plans to install a mobile desalination plant in…
SocietyYellow weather warning issued for rain and storms until Saturday evening
Nicosia, Cyprus. The met office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and storms, in effect until…
SocietyCyprus says €17.4 million paid in 2025 for July Limassol wildfire support plan
Limassol, Cyprus. Government support for residents affected by July 2025 wildfires totalled €17.4 million in 2025 under the…
SocietyPower restored to parts of Nicosia after EAC distribution system fault
Nicosia, Cyprus. Electricity supply to several areas of Nicosia was restored on Friday after outages caused by a…