News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyRain and isolated thunderstorms forecast across Cyprus through Monday
Unsettled weather will continue across Cyprus through Monday, with rain, isolated thunderstorms and temperatures slightly below seasonal averages.
SocietyCabinet raises allowances for mountain community residents
The revised 2026 scheme increases allowances for mountain community residents and raises its budget to around €10.4 million,…
SocietyCyprus safer gambling conference to focus on player protection and illegal betting
The 9th Safer Gambling Conference in Nicosia on October 12 will examine player protection, illegal gambling and technology…
SocietyCyprus to open €20m home energy efficiency grant scheme on October 20
Households can apply for grants of up to €32,000 under the 2026 Save and Upgrade Homes scheme, with…
SocietyCabinet approves €70 million in new cost-of-living measures
The package extends electricity subsidies, reduces VAT on essential products and photovoltaic systems, and provides a one-off payment…
SocietyFirst Limassol affordable housing apartments now due in early summer 2027
The first 36 apartments in a joint municipal housing project are expected in early summer 2027, later than…
SocietyParents back school walkout over conditions near Mitsero asphalt plant
Children in communities affected by the Prometheas Asphalt Ltd plant will remain outside their schools on Friday, accompanied…
SocietyExpert says human transmission has not been recorded in virus found at Athalassa park
Infectious disease expert Petros Karayiannis said the risk to people from two cases involving birds at Athalassa park…
SocietySecond bird flu case confirmed at Athalassa park in Nicosia
Veterinary services confirmed bird flu in a second goose at Athalassa park as four people who had contact…
SocietyTraffic changes near Nicosia’s walled city as moat project enters new phase
A route from Thermopylon Street to the Oxi roundabout will reopen on Monday, while other closures will remain…
SocietyNicosia school board president calls air-conditioning safety concerns “somewhat exaggerated”
Nikos Megalemos said temporary air-conditioning connections used for the Pancyprian Examinations would be disconnected after an Audit Office…