News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCoral Bay beach shrinks as winter storms cause coastal erosion
Peyia, Cyprus. Coral Bay beach in the Paphos district has experienced significant coastal erosion, reducing its size and leading local authorities to halve the number of sunbeds, Akamas mayor Marinos Lambrou said on Wednesday.…
SocietyCyprus distributes 35% of free water-saving kits to households
Nicosia, Cyprus. Around 35 per cent of free water-saving equipment kits have been distributed to households under the…
SocietyEnvironmental group urges halt to quarry licensing near Androlikou Gorge
Androlikou, Cyprus. The federation of environmental NGOs, Opok, on Wednesday called for all further quarry licensing in the…
SocietyCyprus daily tobacco use exceeds EU average, Eurostat data shows
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded a daily tobacco and related product use rate of 22.6 per cent last year,…
SocietyGovernment and unions to discuss public sector sick leave rules
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government and trade unions will begin discussions next month on sick leave rules in the…
SocietyCypriots spend nearly an hour a day commuting, Numbeo data shows
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cypriots spend almost 50 minutes a day travelling to and from work or school, according to…
SocietyCyprus rejects claims it is causing European aviation delays
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ civil aviation department said on Wednesday that the Republic of Cyprus is not among the…
SocietyLivestock breeders block veterinary services in Nicosia over unpaid compensation
Nicosia, Cyprus. A group of livestock breeders blocked the entrance to the veterinary services headquarters on Wednesday, demanding…
SocietyCyprus temperatures to reach 39C as seasonal low-pressure system affects island
Nicosia, Cyprus. A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus, bringing mainly fine weather and inland temperatures of up…
SocietyForest fires can damage biodiversity for decades, forestry spokesman says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Forest fires can have lasting effects on biodiversity, with some areas requiring decades or centuries to…
SocietyLarnaca communities raise safety concerns over Kalo Chorio firing range
Larnaca, Cyprus. Representatives of communities near the Kalo Chorio firing range on Tuesday voiced concern over its continued…