News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyEU report says cocaine involved in most overdose deaths in Cyprus in 2024
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cocaine played a part in the majority of deaths caused by drug overdoses in Cyprus in 2024, according to the European Union drugs agency’s latest annual European drug report released on Tuesday.…
SocietyWater outage scheduled in parts of Pano Lefkara during network improvement works
Pano Lefkara, Cyprus. The Larnaca district government announced on Tuesday that parts of Pano Lefkara will experience a…
SocietyCyprus president highlights affordable housing push at Adonis III launch in Polemidia
Limassol, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday that the government’s commitment to facilitating affordable housing is being…
SocietyFriends of the Earth Cyprus to host Climate Justice Week with free public events
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friends of the Earth Cyprus will host Climate Justice Week from Wednesday to Monday, offering free…
SocietyCyprus approves additional 3.5 million cubic metres of water for irrigation
Nicosia, Cyprus. The council of ministers on Tuesday approved the allocation of an additional 3.5 million cubic metres…
SocietyEtek proposes continuous linear park around old Nicosia moat
Nicosia, Cyprus. The technical chamber, Etek, has proposed transforming the Venetian moat and surrounding perimeter of old Nicosia…
SocietyChristodoulides says EAC will change pylon design after Pano Polemidia residents protest
Pano Polemidia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday that the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) would change…
SocietyCyprus defence ministry seeks more National Guard contract soldier applicants with higher pay
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ defence ministry is seeking to attract more applicants to the National Guard’s contract soldier scheme…
SocietyNo new foot and mouth disease cases detected as further testing planned in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. No new cases of foot and mouth disease have been detected so far, veterinary association chairman…
SocietyCyprus to see mostly sunny weather with isolated afternoon storms inland and over mountains
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is set for another largely pleasant summer day on Tuesday, with plenty of sunshine expected…
SocietyCyprus government promotes National Food Safety Authority, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is promoting the creation of a National Food Safety Authority to coordinate and supervise official…