News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyGovernment announces employment and education measures for people with disabilities
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday announced plans to increase labour market participation among people with disabilities, saying the government aims to ensure they can work, create, contribute and have equal opportunities. The…
SocietyCyprus discusses electronic platform for faster violence prevention response
Nicosia, Cyprus. The creation of an electronic platform intended to help authorities prevent and respond to incidents of…
SocietyNicosia water authority signs cooperation memorandum with Israel’s Mekorot
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Nicosia district government organisation EOA signed a memorandum of cooperation with Israeli national water company…
SocietyEU-funded project targets threats to Cyprus’ birds of prey
Nicosia, Cyprus. Six organisations have joined an EU co-funded conservation programme to protect three of Cyprus’ birds of…
SocietyChristodoulides says cutting electricity prices is government’s top priority
Nicosia, Cyprus. Reducing electricity prices is the government’s top priority, President Nikos Christodoulides said, describing lower energy costs…
SocietyCyprus exceeds EU average for online event ticket purchases in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded an above-average rate of online event ticket purchases in 2025, according to Eurostat figures…
SocietyLabour ministry holiday subsidies expected to support 9,500 people
Nicosia, Cyprus. Labour ministry subsidy programmes are expected to enable around 9,500 low-income pensioners and workers to take…
SocietyNeapolis University Paphos to lead EU-funded gender equality research partnership
Paphos, Cyprus. Neapolis University Paphos will lead a three-year European research partnership with University College London, the University…
SocietyClear skies expected as inland temperatures reach 40C in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Seasonal low pressure will continue to affect Cyprus on Tuesday, bringing mainly clear skies and inland…
SocietyCyprus to see Perseid meteor shower under favourable conditions next week
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will have an opportunity to observe the annual Perseid meteor shower under particularly favourable conditions…
SocietyCyprus Blood Centre appeals for donors as daily demand reaches 350 units
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Blood Centre on Monday appealed for blood donations, warning that supplies must be continuously replenished…