News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus rainfall reaches 77 per cent of October average
Rainfall in Cyprus reached 25.2mm by Tuesday morning, or 77 per cent of the October average, with four measuring stations exceeding their normal monthly totals.
SocietyBenon Sevan’s funeral to be held in Nicosia on October 12
Former UN assistant secretary-general Benon Sevan, who died on Monday aged 88, will be laid to rest at…
SocietyChristodoulides says government has spent over €1 billion to ease rising living costs
President Nikos Christodoulides said the government has invested more than €1 billion to address rising prices, as fuel…
SocietyLefkara mayor calls for urgent safety improvements on old Skarinou-Kofinou road
A meeting in Lefkara examined safety concerns on the old Skarinou-Kofinou road, with the mayor calling for widening,…
SocietyYellow warning issued for isolated strong thunderstorms
A yellow warning is in effect from 1pm to 6pm for isolated strong thunderstorms, with possible hail and…
Society€7.95 million contract signed for fourth phase of Larnaca sewage system
The contract covers design studies and construction supervision for sewage infrastructure serving Aradippou, Livadia, Voroklini and Pyla, with…
SocietyOil above $100 keeps pressure on fuel and electricity costs in Cyprus
Brent crude prices above $100 a barrel are increasing pressure on Cyprus fuel and electricity costs, as Disy…
SocietyState student support application deadline extended to October 20
The deadline for state student support applications for the 2025-2026 academic year has been extended to October 20…
SocietyUnsettled weather to bring showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday
Local showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by mainly clear weather on Thursday…
SocietySatellite study records 2,060 vessel detections in three Cyprus marine protected areas
Periopsis recorded 2,060 vessel detections in three Cyprus marine protected areas during the summers of 2024 and 2025,…
SocietyEl-Sen strikes over worker safety and missing Kib-Tek financial statements
Turkish Cypriot electricity workers went on strike after a transformer station explosion seriously injured a colleague, demanding safety…