News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus focuses on public transport reform to reduce car dependence and improve mobility
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is seeking to address traffic congestion, road safety, electric vehicle development and its broader transport ambitions, with the government prioritising easier daily travel and long-term sustainable growth. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades…
SocietyCivil defence explains why some users missed CY-Alert test notification
Nicosia, Cyprus. Civil defence said several factors may have prevented some mobile phone users from receiving Monday’s nationwide…
SocietyLimassol removes cycle lane bollards after criticism over mobility plan rollout
Limassol, Cyprus. Bollards installed along a cycle lane in Limassol were removed on Monday after growing public criticism…
SocietyVariable-message signs to be installed on three sections of Limassol-Nicosia highway
Limassol, Cyprus. Roadworks this week will install variable-message signs along three sections of the Limassol-Nicosia highway, the department…
SocietyEU institutions agree on flight delay compensation and free cabin baggage rules
Brussels, Belgium. The European Council and European Parliament have reached an agreement on passenger compensation for flight delays…
SocietyCyprus conducts first nationwide CY-Alert test through simulated missing person notification
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus carried out a nationwide test of the CY-Alert emergency warning system on Monday through a…
SocietyFire safety training programme launched for Cyprus schools at Astromeritis primary school
Astromeritis, Cyprus. A fire safety training programme for primary and secondary schools was launched at Astromeritis primary school…
SocietyCyprus to raise disability benefits and remove income-based eligibility under new legislation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disability benefits in Cyprus are set to increase under new legislation expected to be unveiled by…
SocietyUnions urge health ministry to withdraw private hospital nurse staffing amendment
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade unions SEK, PEO, Pasyno and Pasydy on Monday called on the health ministry to withdraw…
SocietyNegative test results raise hopes foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus is contained
Nicosia, Cyprus. All samples examined so far in connection with the recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus have…
SocietySecond week of Pancyprian examinations begins with Ancient Greek, mathematics and technology tests
Nicosia, Cyprus. The second week of the Pancyprian examinations began on Monday, with high school leavers sitting Ancient…