News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus to receive two additional firefighting aircraft under EU summer protection plan
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will receive two additional light firefighting aircraft through the EU civil protection mechanism for the summer, the European Commission said on Tuesday. The deployment is part of a wider seasonal mobilisation…
SocietyIsotita calls for meeting with president, justice minister and police chief over police overtime dispute
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police union Isotita on Tuesday called for a meeting involving President Nikos Christodoulides, Justice Minister Costas…
SocietyPolice reiterate rules requiring drivers to move cars after minor collisions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Drivers involved in minor car accidents will be required to move their vehicles from the scene…
SocietyUniversity of Cyprus denies discrimination allegations by visually impaired student and father
Nicosia, Cyprus. A visually impaired student and her father have accused the University of Cyprus of discrimination and…
SocietyBritish Forces Cyprus keeps Chinook helicopters ready for summer wildfire season
Nicosia, Cyprus. British Forces Cyprus announced on Tuesday that a Chinook helicopter will be ready to be airborne…
SocietyPaphos acting mayor condemns festival waste, says offending vendors will be barred next year
Paphos, Cyprus. Acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou on Tuesday condemned the waste left behind after the Kataklysmos festival in…
SocietyCyprus dam levels rise to 42.4 per cent as rainfall boosts reservoir storage
Nicosia, Cyprus. Water levels in Cypriot dams stood at 42.4 per cent, almost double the 21.6 per cent…
SocietyTOM urges learner drivers to book practical tests early amid high demand
Nicosia, Cyprus. The road transport department, TOM, has urged applicants for learner driver’s permits to schedule their practical…
SocietyLimassol signs €9.2 million contract to replace old water pipes
Limassol, Cyprus. Water pipes in Limassol are to be replaced after the district government signed a contract with…
SocietyMay rainfall in Cyprus reaches 238% of monthly average, meteorological department says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Average rainfall in May reached 46.7 millimetres, equivalent to 238 per cent of the normal amount…
SocietyMostly clear weather expected across the island with isolated mountain showers
Nicosia, Cyprus. Tuesday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island for much of…