News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyNicosia district records 711 officially dangerous buildings
The Nicosia district government organisation has requested €2 million annually for a decade to address dangerous buildings.
SocietyUnions warn pension reform could leave retirees below poverty line
Trade unions said proposed pension changes could leave some retirees with incomes below Cyprus’ current poverty threshold.
SocietyLimassol advances CCTV plans for six public spaces
Limassol municipality is assessing CCTV installations at six public locations, consulting the data protection commissioner to ensure legal…
SocietyMunicipalities warn pay-as-you-throw rollout cannot proceed without unresolved issues
The union of municipalities says funding, infrastructure and enforcement concerns must be resolved before the planned January launch…
SocietyAmathus mayor calls for action over persistent Limassol sea pollution
Amathus mayor Kyriakos Xydias urged authorities to address longstanding marine pollution in Limassol Bay after new inspection measures…
SocietyOrange warning issued as heavy rain and storms forecast for Cyprus
Temperatures are expected to fall by about 10 degrees on Saturday as an orange warning for heavy rain,…
SocietyMunicipalities warn Cyprus is unprepared for 2027 Pay As You Throw rollout
The Union of Cyprus Municipalities says infrastructure, funding and organic-waste collection gaps could shift costs of the new…
SocietyThe A Burgers brings food-truck dining to Cyprus
Michalis Anagiotos, Nicolas Kourouzides and Charis Aristidou launched The A Burgers in 2023, developing it from a travelling…
SocietyNight-duty pharmacies across Cyprus for Friday, August 28
Nine pharmacies in the Nicosia and Limassol districts will operate during the night on Friday, August 28.
Society€245,000 contract signed for environmental centre at Larnaca salt lakes
An EU co-funded environmental centre within Larnaca’s Natura 2000 salt lakes area is scheduled for completion in 2029.
SocietyCyprus authorities map possible sources of repeated sea pollution off Limassol
The Deputy Ministry of Shipping is coordinating checks into possible sources of repeated pollution incidents in Limassol bay.