News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyMPs raise concerns over delays and quality issues on Paphos-Polis road
The House transport committee heard that the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project faces technical problems, delays and uncertainty over its final cost and completion date.
SocietyHealth ministry maps centres carrying out high-risk treatments
The health ministry has begun mapping medical centres performing high-risk treatments, while CyMA urged reporting of unlicensed practitioners…
SocietyPower outages affect areas of Nicosia and Larnaca
A fault caused electricity outages in several Nicosia and Larnaca areas, while scheduled cuts were announced for Larnaca…
SocietyOne death, 14 West Nile virus cases recorded in Cyprus
Cyprus has recorded 14 West Nile virus cases and one death this year as Nicosia continues daily mosquito-control…
SocietyNew paediatric surgery department completed at Makarios hospital
Okypy said a new paediatric surgery department at Makarios hospital has been completed, while upgrades continue in several…
SocietyGovernment scheme allows homeowners to build units for children and grandchildren
A new government scheme permits eligible homeowners to add a residential unit for children or grandchildren, subject to…
SocietyYellow warning issued for heavy thunderstorms across Cyprus
Cyprus faces isolated heavy thunderstorms, hail and strong winds from Thursday night until Friday afternoon.
SocietyLarnaca district organisation takes over Green Point management
The Larnaca district government organisation has assumed management of the Larnaca Green Point to support recycling and reduce…
SocietyWater supply disrupted in parts of Ayios Athanasios
Water supply was temporarily interrupted in several streets in Ayios Athanasios, Limassol, after damage to the network.
SocietyLow pressure to bring rain, thunderstorms and possible hail to Cyprus
Low pressure will affect Cyprus until Friday, bringing increased cloud, isolated rain, thunderstorms, possible hail and strong gusts.
SocietyCyprus Natura 2000 network now covers about 30 per cent of territory
Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis outlined Cyprus’ environmental priorities, including forest protection, waste management and climate action.