News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLittle Heroes Foundation marks childhood cancer awareness month with two events in Cyprus
The foundation illuminated public buildings and organised a scout visit to a paediatric oncology department as part of Gold September.
SocietyCyprus has EU’s lowest youth overcrowding rate at 3.5% in 2025
Eurostat data show that 3.5% of young people in Cyprus lived in overcrowded housing in 2025, compared with…
SocietyCyprus hosts launch of EU-funded Mediterranean marine restoration project
The three-year MEDCONNECT project, led by CMMI, will test 15 solutions to restore marine and coastal ecosystems across…
SocietyLarnaca district identifies 335 dangerous buildings, with 189 in highest risk category
The district local government organisation says it is prioritising high-risk buildings and has begun demolitions following inspections and…
SocietyNational Guard and Greek navy vessels to open to public at Larnaca port
Visitors can tour the Ioannidis and Nikiforos Fokas on Thursday, October 1, as part of celebrations marking the…
SocietyEducation ministry says school air conditioner safety will not be compromised
Responding to an Audit Office report, the ministry said installation is progressing across Cyprus but some schools need…
SocietyAuditor-general warns of safety risks from air conditioners in public schools
Andreas Papaconstantinou said inspections found unfinished work and unsafe electrical installations at schools where air-conditioning work had been…
SocietyLow pressure to bring rain, thunderstorms and cooler weather to Cyprus
The Met Office forecasts unsettled weather from Wednesday through Friday, with temperatures gradually falling below the seasonal average.
SocietyCyprus government prepares further cost-of-living measures
The Finance Ministry says existing tax and benefit measures remain in force as it prepares a new package…
SocietyGovernment considers CCTV on all buses used by students
The transport ministry will examine the cost and procedures for installing cameras, while escorts and attendants could serve…
SocietySeptember rainfall reaches 180% of monthly average, preliminary data shows
Rainfall recorded from September 1 to 8am on September 28 reached 180% of the monthly average, with particularly…