News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyFormer Cyprus Mail journalists honoured at CyBC annual awards
Andreas Hadjipapas and John Vickers were among those recognised on Tuesday night for their contributions to CyBC and public broadcasting.
SocietyCyprus seeks closer cooperation on clinical research and access to new medicines
Officials, healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical representatives discussed research, funding and faster access to innovative treatments at an event…
SocietyAudit identifies gaps in Nicosia bus information, facilities and route reliability
An Audit Office report published on Wednesday highlighted shortcomings in Nicosia’s bus services, with 63 per cent of…
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…
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 –…