News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
Society268 buildings in Nicosia deemed unsafe as district organisations cite funding gap
Nicosia, Cyprus. The local district organisation EOA said 268 buildings in Nicosia have been deemed unsafe, with four requiring immediate evacuation, and estimated costs exceeding €2 million. An EOA spokesperson said most buildings already…
SocietyCyprus considers publishing list of 1,300 unsafe buildings after fatal Yermasoyia collapse
Yermasoyia, Cyprus. Authorities are examining whether to publicly release details of about 1,300 buildings classified as unsafe, following…
SocietyRoad safety ambassador titles for 2026 awarded at “Makis Giorgallas” military camp in Mathiatis
Mathiatis, Cyprus. Lifetime road safety ambassador titles and road safety ambassador distinctions for 2026 were awarded on Wednesday…
SocietyCyprus moves to speed public disclosure of dangerous buildings after fatal collapse
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ interior ministry is moving to expedite public disclosure of unsafe structures as authorities review measures…
SocietyFirst foot and mouth case found in pig farm in Paliometochos as infected units in Cyprus reach 84
Paliometochos, Cyprus. Veterinary services reported the first confirmed case of foot and mouth disease in a pig farm…
SocietyPaphos officials cite improved dam inflows and expanded desalination as water outlook brightens
Paphos, Cyprus. Recent rainfall and increased inflows into dams in Paphos district have improved the outlook for water…
SocietyParliament approves inclusion of counselling psychologists in Gesy under new amendment
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliament unanimously approved legislation on Thursday to include counselling psychologists under the national health system, Gesy.…
SocietyCyprus to run workplace safety inspection campaign in hospitality and ready-to-eat food sectors
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ labour inspection department will run a special inspection campaign in hotels, restaurants and ready-to-eat food…
SocietyCyprus reservoir water levels near 100 million cubic metres after continued spring rainfall
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ reservoirs are approaching a total of 100 million cubic metres of water as higher than…
SocietyUniversity of Nicosia to host “Become a Merchant Navy Officer for a Day” event in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. The University of Nicosia announced it will host a student event titled “Become a Merchant Navy…
SocietyStorm Erminio to subside in Cyprus from Thursday noon, with weekend showers forecast
Nicosia, Cyprus. Storm Erminio, a low-pressure system that moved from Sicily toward the Eastern Mediterranean, is expected to…