News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyThunderstorms and possible hail forecast for parts of Cyprus on Saturday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Isolated thunderstorms and possible hail are forecast in parts of Cyprus on Saturday afternoon, following a largely clear start to the day. Unsettled conditions are expected to affect Nicosia, Troodos and some…
SocietyFoot-and-mouth disease tests remain negative in Cyprus restriction zones
Nicosia, Cyprus. No positive cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been detected in ongoing testing within restriction zones, particularly…
SocietyCyprus invites applications for 2026 islandwide stray cat sterilisation scheme
Nicosia, Cyprus. Local authorities, animal welfare groups and veterinarians have until June 26 to express interest in participating…
SocietyFoody and Wolt say hygiene measures are in place as Cyprus plans delivery inspections
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foody and Wolt said they have procedures and mechanisms in place to maintain hygiene and safety…
SocietyResidents reject EAC timetable for relocating power line at Adonis II housing complex
Pano Polemidia, Cyprus. Residents of Koag’s Adonis II housing complex remained dissatisfied on Friday after the Electricity Authority…
SocietyStudents and parents protest cancellation of English School graduation ceremony in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. More than 70 students and parents gathered outside the English School in Nicosia on Friday to…
SocietyMunicipal health services should not be treated as second-class, says Union of Municipalities chief
Paphos, Cyprus. Municipal health services cannot be reduced to second-class services for responsibilities the central government is unwilling…
SocietyXeros and Diarizos valleys set to become Cyprus’ first Unesco biosphere reserve
Paphos, Cyprus. The Xeros and Diarizos river valleys are set to become Cyprus’ first Unesco biosphere reserve areas,…
SocietyTwo black snakes spotted near beachgoers at Protaras beach
Protaras, Cyprus. Two black snakes were spotted at a beach in Protaras, with a video of them circulating…
SocietyEnglish School students and parents to protest cancelled graduation ceremony in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Final-year students and parents of the English School in Nicosia will hold a protest on Friday…
SocietyPedieos River restoration project completes first phase in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. The first phase of the Pedieos River/Kanli Dere Restoration Project has been completed, marking progress toward…