News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyYellow weather warning issued for heavy thunderstorms expected on Thursday
Nicosia, Cyprus. The met office on Wednesday issued a yellow weather warning for heavy isolated thunderstorms expected to hit the island on Thursday. Weather warning According to the warning, unstable weather conditions will prevail…
SocietyCyprus road transport department immobilises 664 vehicles over faulty Takata airbags
Nicosia, Cyprus. The road transport department said on Wednesday that it has immobilised 664 vehicles due to potentially…
SocietyEleven fast-charging points installed across Cyprus to expand EV network
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eleven fast-charging points for electric vehicles have been installed at a cost of €918,000 to help…
SocietyAglandjia residents question recycling after municipality crew mixed waste in one lorry
Aglandjia, Cyprus. Residents in Aglandjia said they saw a Nicosia municipality crew collect household waste and recyclables into…
SocietyCyprus bodies prepare joint proposal for national lung cancer screening programme
Nicosia, Cyprus. Health and scientific bodies in Cyprus are working on a joint proposal for a national lung…
SocietyLarnaca EOA says owners alone are responsible for dangerous buildings
Larnaca, Cyprus. Responsibility for dangerous buildings lies solely with their owners, the Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA)…
SocietyKiss FM loses appeal over fine for adverts with horn sounds
Nicosia, Cyprus. The supreme constitutional court has thrown out an appeal by radio station Kiss FM against a…
SocietyLarnaca parents’ federation to attempt Guinness World Record with AA battery line
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Federation of Parents’ Associations of Larnaca Primary Schools will attempt to set a Guinness World…
SocietyLivestock farmers call sampling row a major fiasco ahead of protest at presidential palace
Nicosia, Cyprus. The association Voice of Livestock Farmers has described the controversy over sampling procedures as a major…
SocietyArchbishop Gregorios says Paphos diocese enters new era after election of new bishop
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Paphos diocese is entering a new era following the election of its new bishop, Archbishop…
SocietyBank of Cyprus Oncology Centre launches advanced PET/CT service
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre launched a new PET/CT service on Wednesday, saying it will…