News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLara beach tourism plan clashes with turtle protection rules
Authorities have restated restrictions at Lara-Toxeftra after illegal beach equipment was found at a major sea turtle nesting site.
SocietyClear skies forecast across Cyprus as Nicosia temperatures approach 39C
Mostly clear conditions are forecast across Cyprus on Monday, with above-average temperatures expected to continue through Thursday.
SocietyMostly clear skies forecast across Cyprus, with temperatures up to 39°C inland
Cyprus will remain mostly clear through Thursday, with mountain cloud and possible isolated rain on Tuesday and Thursday.
SocietyVati plant may take cesspit sewage from Moni as early as September
The Water Development Department is discussing transferring cesspit sewage to the Vati plant to ease pressure on Moni…
SocietyPaphos acting mayor seeks faster rollout of cameras in public spaces
Paphos acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou called for faster installation of surveillance cameras following repeated vandalism of municipal property.
SocietyPension reform to raise payments, with largest gains for lower earners
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said all pensioners will receive increases under a planned reform, phased in over five…
SocietyPaphos hunters report scarce game at start of summer wood pigeon season
Hunters in Paphos reported limited game and shrinking available hunting areas as the summer wood pigeon season opened…
SocietyForest fire risk set at red alert for Sunday
Cyprus’ forestry department has issued a red alert for forest fire risk on Sunday and warned that lighting…
SocietyCyprus airports to replace passport scanners with automated border control gates
Larnaca and Paphos airports will install automated biometric passport control gates by year-end ahead of Cyprus’ planned Schengen…
SocietyFault in north causes brief power cuts across Cyprus
A fault in northern Cyprus caused power cuts in various areas on Saturday morning, with electricity restored across…
SocietyHot and sunny weather forecast for Saturday
Temperatures are expected to reach 39°C inland on Saturday, with largely clear conditions continuing into the new week.