News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyRare Egyptian vulture filmed at Paphos feeding unit
A rare Egyptian vulture was recorded at a forestry department feeding unit in Ayios Ioannis, Paphos, highlighting the site’s role in supporting vultures.
SocietyDigital social insurance services cut benefit application processing times by up to 70%
New online social insurance services in Cyprus cover major allowances and pensions, with processing times reduced by up…
SocietyEOAs call for independent authority to manage Cyprus water resources
Nicosia EOA chief Constantinos Yiorkadjis told MPs that water management responsibilities are fragmented across ministries and called for…
SocietyLimassol collects 24,700 tonnes of waste materials in two years
Limassol municipality said its hygiene service collected a record 24,700 tonnes of waste materials between 2024 and 2025.
SocietyStrovolos raises road, refugee housing and waste planning concerns with Disy
A Disy delegation visiting Strovolos town hall heard calls for road upgrades, faster refugee estate repairs, increased funding…
SocietyChildren propose greener neighbourhood ideas at Nicosia event
Children in Ayioi Omoloyites redesigned their neighbourhood with greenery, play areas and social spaces during a European Climate…
SocietySummer rainfall in Cyprus creates favourable mosquito breeding conditions
Microbiologist Petros Karayiannis said unusual summer rain and hailstorms have increased mosquito breeding conditions in Cyprus.
SocietyProfessor warns of AI-driven loss of independent thinking
Neapolis University Paphos professor Savvas A. Hadjichristofis warned that uncritical trust in artificial intelligence could erode society’s confidence…
SocietyFine weather Tuesday before isolated afternoon showers
Mainly fine weather is forecast for Tuesday, with isolated showers expected in the mountains and inland from the…
SocietyKaraiskakio Foundation registry exceeds 205,400 bone marrow donors
The Karaiskakio Foundation marked World Marrow Donor Day by highlighting its donor registry and the need to expand…
SocietyAkrotiri-Kolossi highway section to remain closed until Tuesday lunchtime
Urgent repairs to underground infrastructure have extended the closure of the highway section through the bases from Akrotiri…