News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyUniversity of Cyprus researchers secure €3 million in ERC cancer research grants
Two University of Cyprus researchers have each received an ERC Starting Grant of about €1.5 million for five-year cancer research projects.
SocietyIsolated thunderstorms and possible hail forecast for Saturday
Saturday will begin mostly clear before isolated afternoon rain and thunderstorms, with possible hail in mountainous and inland…
SocietySchool bus fares set at €5 a month, with free travel for eligible pupils
The transport ministry announced school bus fares of €5 per month or €30 per school year, alongside free…
Society€2.3m project to reinforce Nicosia stormwater culvert begins
The Nicosia district government organisation will repair and reinforce a 50-year-old culvert beneath Digeni Akrita Avenue in a…
SocietyCyprus adult obesity rate below EU average, Eurostat data shows
Cyprus recorded an adult obesity rate of 15.5 per cent, compared with the European Union average of 16.3…
SocietySanterra Restrobar opens in Cyprus Old Town with Balkan-inspired menu
Santerra Restrobar has opened in the Old Town, serving Balkan and Eastern European dishes, cocktails, wines and Georgian-themed…
SocietyFamagusta leads school air conditioning rollout as Paphos and Nicosia lag
Famagusta has fully equipped 65 per cent of its primary schools with air conditioning, while Paphos and Nicosia…
SocietyFarmers raise water and subsidy concerns during minister’s Strovolos market visit
Farmers raised concerns over water allocations and delayed subsidies as Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis visited Strovolos farmers market.
SocietyByron Avenue section in central Nicosia to close for EAC network works
Sections of Byron Avenue will close from Saturday until Monday for EAC transmission network upgrade works, with traffic…
SocietyRain and isolated thunderstorms forecast in Cyprus on Friday
Local showers, isolated thunderstorms and possible hail are forecast for Cyprus on Friday, with inland temperatures expected to…
SocietyCyprus ranks among EU leaders for tertiary education attainment in 2025
Sixty per cent of Cypriots aged 25 to 34 had completed tertiary education in 2025, above the EU…