News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus to see sunny and seasonably warm weather through the weekend
Nicosia, Cyprus. Sunny and seasonably warm weather is expected across Cyprus on Thursday, with inland temperatures rising to 37C under the influence of seasonal low pressure affecting the region. Conditions are forecast to remain…
SocietyMunicipalities union raises concerns over landfill tax implementation
Nicosia, Cyprus. The union of municipalities on Wednesday expressed concern over the implementation of the landfill tax, citing…
SocietyBirdLife Cyprus and Terra Cypria call for clarity on Lady’s Mile environmental compliance
Limassol, Cyprus. BirdLife Cyprus and Terra Cypria have renewed concerns over Lady’s Mile beach, calling on the British…
SocietyCounter-terrorism exercise held at Limassol container terminal with live operational resources
Limassol, Cyprus. A large-scale counter-terrorism exercise involving police, emergency services and port authorities was carried out at Limassol…
SocietyPolice data records 17 femicides in Cyprus since 2020, with two attempted cases in 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police data published on Wednesday recorded 17 femicides between 2020 and 2025, with two attempted femicides…
SocietyGovernment launches online platform to help people identify eligible state benefits
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government on Wednesday announced the launch of a new online platform designed to help people…
SocietyNicosia municipality to end paper invoices and switch fully to electronic billing in 2027
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia municipality said on Wednesday it will stop issuing paper invoices from January 1, 2027, and…
SocietyNew conscript postings allocated through certified software, Cyprus defence minister says
Athalassa, Cyprus. Cyprus Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Wednesday that the allocation of new conscripts to their…
SocietySunny weather to continue across Cyprus through Saturday with high of 39C inland
Nicosia, Cyprus. Sunny weather is expected across Cyprus on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius inland and…
SocietyCyprus MPs warn water policy may force professional farmers out of agriculture
Nicosia, Cyprus. MPs on Tuesday warned that current water policy could drive professional farmers out of agriculture and…
SocietyXM Group launches second phase of Cyprus fire recovery initiative with infrastructure funding
Nicosia, Cyprus. XM Group announced the second phase of its corporate social responsibility initiative on June 30, 2026,…