News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus ranks 30th in ILGA Europe 2026 Rainbow Map with 33.69% score
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus ranked 30th among 49 European countries in ILGA Europe’s 2026 Rainbow Map, scoring 33.69 per cent on legislation and policies affecting LGBT people. The country remained below the EU average of…
SocietyMostly clear Wednesday, stronger winds expected as clouds increase later in the week
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wednesday is expected to be mostly clear with temporary high clouds, with temperatures reaching around 31C…
SocietyTechIsland completes wildfire recovery phase in Souni under Cyprus 2025 programme
Souni, Cyprus. TechIsland announced this week that it has completed another phase of its wildfire recovery programme in…
SocietyDragonflies in Cyprus: citizen science, species diversity and ecological importance
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dragonflies have been on Earth for about 300 million years, and a member of the Cyprus…
SocietyCyprus issues guidance to boat operators amid increased dolphin sightings
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dolphins are being spotted more frequently in Cypriot waters, prompting the fisheries department to issue guidance…
SocietyCyprus to deploy 13 firefighting aircraft and AI detection systems ahead of summer fire season
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will deploy 13 firefighting aircraft this summer alongside new artificial intelligence detection systems and a…
SocietyLivestock farmers and agriculture ministry remain divided over foot-and-mouth compensation terms
Nicosia, Cyprus. Tensions between livestock farmers and the agriculture ministry continued on Tuesday after talks on compensation measures…
SocietyChristodoulides says government health priorities aligned with Osak at Nicosia office inauguration
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday that the government’s health care priorities are fully aligned with…
SocietyCyprus to introduce measures to improve motorcycle safety, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said authorities will introduce measures aimed at improving motorcycle safety, citing the…
SocietyBritish bases lift temporary ban on personal drones; Ercan airport restrictions remain
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities on the British bases said on Tuesday that a temporary ban on the use of…
SocietyDead animal transfer to Palaiometocho burial site completed amid livestock farmers’ protest
Palaiometocho, Cyprus. The transfer of dead animals to a burial site designated by veterinary services in the Palaiometocho…