News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyTwo RescEU firefighting aircraft deployed to Cyprus hub ahead of 2026 wildfire season
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two RescEU firefighting aircraft have already been deployed to Cyprus’ European Regional Firefighting Hub, which is expected to be officially inaugurated later this year, a European Commission official said on Wednesday. The…
SocietyGesy marks seventh anniversary with expanded services and over 1 million beneficiaries
Nicosia, Cyprus. Gesy on Wednesday marked its seventh anniversary, with officials highlighting the scale of the national health…
SocietyLimassol mayor says new cycle lanes may be unsightly but are needed for safer transport
Limassol, Cyprus. Limassol Mayor Yiannis Armeftis said the city’s new cycle lanes may appear unsightly but are necessary…
SocietyEOA Limassol to inspect Trozena development over alleged planning permit irregularities
Limassol, Cyprus. Officials from EOA Limassol are expected to visit Trozena in the coming days to determine whether…
SocietyCyprus plans culling of 6,000 more animals as foot-and-mouth disease response continues
Nicosia, Cyprus. The culling of about 6,000 animals affected by foot-and-mouth disease is still pending, Pancyprian Veterinary Association…
SocietyNicosia inaugurates Trikoupi creative business district as nearby road closures continue
Nicosia, Cyprus. The redevelopment of Trikoupi street as a creative business neighbourhood has been inaugurated in Nicosia, as…
SocietyPEO calls Gesy a key social reform seven years after national health scheme launched
Nicosia, Cyprus. Seven years after the introduction of the national Health Scheme, Gesy, PEO said on Wednesday that…
SocietyAI-XRAY initiative launched in Cyprus to promote safe and responsible AI use among youth
Nicosia, Cyprus. A new initiative aimed at helping young people and educators in Cyprus understand and use artificial…
SocietyForestry department urges slower driving at night to reduce wildlife road deaths
Nicosia, Cyprus. The forestry department on Wednesday urged drivers to reduce speed outside daytime hours and exercise caution…
SocietyCyprus weather to stay mostly clear through Saturday with little temperature change
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is expected to see mostly clear weather on Wednesday, with increased cloudiness likely around midday.…
SocietyDromolaxia-Meneou mayor urges immediate action to tackle worsening coastal erosion
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dromolaxia-Meneou mayor Kypros Andronikou on Tuesday called on authorities to immediately take measures to combat coastal…