News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus Institute maps tree biomass and carbon stocks for the first time
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Institute has produced the island’s first inventory of tree biomass and carbon stocks, providing data to assess the effects of droughts and forest fires and support climate adaptation strategies. The…
SocietyIsland Oil to support University of Cyprus peace and democracy scholarship
Nicosia, Cyprus. Island Oil will contribute towards a scholarship for a newly admitted University of Cyprus student joining…
SocietyYellow warning issued as inland temperatures forecast to reach 40C
Nicosia, Cyprus. The met office on Monday issued a yellow weather warning for high temperatures, which will be…
SocietyHot and sunny weather forecast across Cyprus on Monday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Monday will be mostly hot and sunny across Cyprus, with inland temperatures expected to reach 40…
SocietyYellow warning issued as inland temperatures forecast to reach 40C
Nicosia, Cyprus. A yellow weather warning was issued on Sunday afternoon for high temperatures expected in inland areas…
SocietyCyprus NGOs launch sustainable seafood guide
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus-based NGOs Enalia Physis Environmental Research Centre and SPOT Marine Life have launched the island’s first…
SocietyRenovate-Rent scheme records 84 applications against target of 1,000 homes
Limassol, Cyprus. The Renovate-Rent housing scheme has received 84 applications, including rejected submissions, despite an initial target of…
SocietyPolice to intensify speed checks in road safety campaign
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police will conduct a road safety campaign targeting speeding from Monday, August 3, to Sunday, August…
SocietyPrison officers’ union condemns dismissal of vice president Giorgos Matezos
Nicosia, Cyprus. Prison officers’ union Isotita on Sunday described dismissed officer Giorgos Matezos as a model of professionalism…
SocietyYellow weather warning issued as inland Cyprus temperatures reach 40C
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for high temperatures on Sunday afternoon, with…
SocietySalamiou Environmental Education Centre hosts more than 3,800 students
Salamiou, Cyprus. More than 3,800 students have participated in environmental education programmes at the Salamiou Environmental Education Centre…