News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyControlled explosions scheduled at Akrotiri British base from May 18 to 20
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The British bases announced that controlled explosions will take place at Akrotiri between May 18 and 20 as part of routine operations. Schedule and guidance for residents The bases said the small-scale…
SocietyLarnaca to begin staged palm tree pruning programme from June 15
Larnaca, Cyprus. Palm tree pruning works will begin across Larnaca on June 15 as part of regular urban…
SocietyMay rainfall reaches 163% of average in Cyprus as reservoirs rise to 43.2% capacity
Nicosia, Cyprus. Rainfall in Cyprus has reached 163 per cent of the May average by mid-month, with several…
SocietyDeputy minister says family relationships will shape society’s future on International Family Day
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Clea Papaellina said on Friday that the quality of relationships within…
SocietyTransport ministry launches initiative to ease traffic congestion in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. The transport ministry launched a new initiative on Friday to alleviate traffic congestion in Limassol. Transport…
SocietyCyprus agriculture ministry launches website on water scarcity and conservation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ agriculture ministry on Friday launched a new website focused on water scarcity and conservation measures…
SocietyCyprus records EU’s highest youth social media use, Eurostat data show
Latsia, Cyprus. Eurostat data show Cyprus has the highest rate of social media use among young people in…
SocietyPartly cloudy Friday with isolated mountain and southeast showers, dust expected this weekend
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friday will begin partly cloudy, with isolated showers expected in the mountains and in the southeast.…
SocietyHeroes Square redevelopment in Limassol to finish by mid-June, mayor says
Limassol, Cyprus. The redevelopment of Heroes Square and surrounding streets is expected to be completed by June 15,…
SocietyTrue Heart Cafe opens in Nicosia as Cyprus’ first social enterprise for disability inclusion
Nicosia, Cyprus. Social Welfare Deputy Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina on Thursday inaugurated the True Heart Cafe, describing it as…
SocietyLimassol water reservoir projects advance, with more tenders launched
Limassol, Cyprus. Works on new water reservoirs in Limassol are progressing normally and are expected to strengthen the…