News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyNicosia municipality to hold consultation on new city centre local plan
Nicosia municipality will hold a public consultation on September 4, 2026, inviting residents to comment on the new local plan.
SocietyCyprus approves aid for uninsured property damaged in August 29 extreme weather
Uninsured homeowners, businesses, vehicles and photovoltaic systems damaged by the August 29 extreme weather can receive state assistance…
SocietyFox, hare and pheasant populations rise in annual census
The game and fauna service reported increases in fox, hare and pheasant populations, while local wood pigeons declined…
SocietyWest Nile virus cases in Cyprus rise to six
Cyprus has confirmed two additional West Nile virus cases, while laboratory results are pending for two further suspected…
SocietyMostly clear weather with isolated mountain showers expected
Temperatures are expected to reach 39C inland on Wednesday, while isolated showers and thunderstorms may develop in coming…
SocietyBluetongue virus outbreaks confirmed in sheep in Larnaca and Paphos
Cyprus Veterinary Services confirmed two bluetongue virus outbreaks in sheep in 2025 and urged farmers to monitor flocks…
SocietyUK-trained Cypriot doctors unable to join GHS over unrecognised qualifications
Two Cypriot doctors say their UK general practice qualifications are not recognised in Cyprus, preventing them from working…
SocietyCyprus education spending exceeds EU average as pupil results remain among Europe’s weakest
Cyprus allocated 13.2 per cent of public expenditure to education in 2024, while OECD PISA 2022 scores remained…
SocietyClear skies and high temperatures forecast for Wednesday
Mainly clear weather is forecast for Wednesday, with inland temperatures reaching 39°C before cooler conditions arrive by Saturday.
SocietyAdult education course registrations open until month-end
Registrations for education ministry adult training courses are open online until the end of the month, with classes…
SocietyConsumers Association records 1,511 e-kalathi price reductions in August
The Consumers Association reported 1,511 price reductions and 1,434 increases among products listed on the e-kalathi application in…