News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyFamagusta EOA Collects €4.43 Million of €9.5 Million in Debts Owed by Large Debtors
Famagusta's district self-government organisation says it has recovered €4.43 million of €9.5 million inherited in 2024 and has proposed measures to name debtors and tie permits to payment.
SocietyUnions call off 48-hour state hospital strike after Okypy board approves draft agreement
Six unions have suspended a planned two-day strike at state hospitals after the Okypy board endorsed a draft…
SocietyCyprus court annuls migration department ruling that labelled marriage a sham
The administrative court of appeals upheld a Nigerian man's appeal and overturned a migration department finding that his…
SocietyYellow Weather Warning Issued for Strong Thunderstorms in Cyprus on Friday Afternoon
The meteorology department has warned of isolated strong thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm on Friday, with unsettled conditions…
SocietyNicosia District Local Government Organisation Begins Replacing 72,000 Water Meters With Smart Devices
The Nicosia District Local Government Organisation (EOA) has started installing ultrasonic smart meters in Engomi, with Latsia and…
SocietyThree waterspouts form off Pernera in Protaras amid heavy rain
Three waterspouts formed over the sea near Pernera in Protaras on Friday morning, lasting about 30 minutes, as…
SocietyCyta and KEPA Offer Free Digital Skills Training for Older People in 2026 and 2027
Cyta and the Cyprus Productivity Centre will run free training programmes in 2026 and 2027 to teach older…
SocietyAbout 13,000 Cyprus civil servants use sick leave each year, finance ministry data shows
Finance ministry figures show roughly 13,000 public employees go on sick leave annually, and Finance Minister Makis Keravnos…
SocietyCloudy Friday in Cyprus with showers, hail and thunderstorms; rain to last through the weekend
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Friday, with temperatures falling below the seasonal average by Sunday and…
SocietyCyprus blood reserves improve but more donations are still needed, says hospital blood bank chief
Maria Adamou, head of hospital blood banks, says stocks have risen markedly, welcomes the new national blood strategy…
SocietyMPs Urge More Funding and Staff for District Governments to Handle Dangerous Buildings
Members of the House interior committee criticised the government for not giving district governments enough resources to deal…