News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyPaphos EOA seeks support for desalination, drainage and animal shelter projects
Paphos district officials and Environment Commissioner Elias Myrianthos discussed infrastructure, water management and permits for a new animal shelter.
SocietyPavement and crossing works to begin on Nikos Pattichis avenue
A week of works on Nikos Pattichis avenue in Larnaca will close part of the left lane and…
SocietyLimassol beachgoers report sludge, waste and foul smell in sea
Reports of white residue, brown sludge, waste and possible sewage in Limassol waters have prompted calls for an…
SocietyService hub opens in Kato Pyrgos Tillyria for remote-area residents
A new service hub in Kato Pyrgos Tillyria aims to improve local access to Nicosia district government services.
SocietyLarnaca authority launches €300,000 flood protection design tender
The Larnaca district local government organisation has issued a tender for studies and designs for flood protection works…
SocietyCyprus fishermen catch 145 tonnes of silver-cheeked toadfish under control scheme
Cyprus has paid fishermen €685,000 for 145 tonnes of silver-cheeked toadfish delivered since June 2024 under a population-control…
SocietyLarnaca steps up mosquito checks and spraying across district
Larnaca municipal health services have begun additional inspections and spraying to prevent mosquito breeding and monitor disease-carrying species.
SocietyOkypy says public hospitals routinely take private-sector complication cases
Okypy said transfers of patients with postoperative complications from private to public hospitals are standard practice.
SocietyNicosia mayor says Makarios Avenue changes hinge on EU funding safeguards
Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos said proposed changes to Makarios Avenue must not create a risk of repaying EU…
SocietyPaphos steps up mosquito control after West Nile virus case in Nicosia
Paphos municipality is carrying out daily inspections, public outreach and targeted treatments to reduce mosquito breeding sites.
SocietyPower outages reported across Cyprus
Blackouts were reported in several areas of Cyprus on Friday morning, while the electricity authority’s website was unavailable.