News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyPower fault leaves parts of Nicosia without electricity as repairs continue
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parts of Nicosia were left without electricity on Monday morning after a fault affected sections of the distribution network. The electrical authority said restoration work was underway and supply was expected to…
SocietySchool air conditioning programme faces delays amid grid and safety concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Plans to install air conditioning in public schools are facing delays, with electrical contractors warning that…
SocietyPatras Street section in Yermasoyia closed for water reservoir pipeline connection works
Yermasoyia, Cyprus. A section of Patras Street remains fully closed as connection works continue for a new water…
SocietyPaphos reservoir levels rise above 50% after sustained rainfall, Mavrokolymbos reaches 89.8%
Paphos, Cyprus. Reservoir levels across the district have risen above 50% after four months of sustained rainfall, according…
SocietyCyprus forecast to see high cloud, strong winds and possible rain as temperatures dip by Wednesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. High cloud, strong winds and a risk of rain and isolated storms are expected across Cyprus…
SocietyLiopetri fishing shelter upgrade highlights development tensions and project delays
Liopetri, Cyprus. The upgrade of the Liopetri fishing shelter at Potamos Liopetriou has become a notable case in…
SocietyCyprus education minister urges collective effort to improve road safety
Gourri, Cyprus. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou called for a collective effort to improve road safety and change attitudes…
SocietyForestry department holds nationwide voluntary blood donation during Forest protection week
Engomi, Cyprus. The forestry department said it held a nationwide voluntary blood donation on May 13 and 14…
SocietyTrozena abandoned village draws debate over investment, environment, access and identity
Limassol, Cyprus. Trozena, an abandoned village in the Diarizos valley, has in recent weeks become the centre of…
SocietyFishermen in Cyprus warn of rising dolphin damage to nets and catches
Famagusta, Cyprus. Fishermen in Cyprus’ Famagusta district say bottlenose dolphins are increasingly damaging nets and taking catches, threatening…
SocietyCyprus-based team develops CAT-BRAIN digital platform for cognitive rehabilitation
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Cyprus-based digital health startup is advancing cognitive rehabilitation through a new platform aimed at addressing…