News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCloudy weather and thunderstorms expected through Saturday
Wednesday’s forecast includes isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the west before spreading elsewhere, with possible hail and little temperature change over the next three days.
SocietyLimassol residents seek board members for new environmental association
A grassroots group in Mesa Yeitonia is seeking at least three people to help establish and run an…
SocietyChild benefit changes would extend eligibility to 2,000 more families
Deputy Minister for Social Welfare Tina Pavlou said proposed changes would raise child benefit payments by 5 to…
SocietyOrange thunderstorm warning issued for Wednesday night into Thursday
The Meteorological Service forecasts intense rainfall, strong wind gusts and possible hail during thunderstorms between 7pm on Wednesday…
SocietyKraken awards six postgraduate scholarships at University of Cyprus
Payward, Kraken’s parent company, is supporting six University of Cyprus postgraduates with tuition scholarships for the 2026 –…
SocietySenior civil servant received about €280,000 during six and a half years on leave
The public service commission’s 2025 annual report details prolonged temporary leave and salary payments while criminal or disciplinary…
SocietyCyprus supermarket price gaps reach 226 per cent, consumer survey finds
The Cyprus consumers association has urged a review of e-kalathi after finding substantial supermarket price differences and cheaper…
SocietyCyprus urged to step up action on illegal gambling and strengthen player protection
National Betting Authority chairman Panayiotis Trisokkas called for stronger prevention, effective regulation and technology-led safeguards as Cyprus launched…
SocietyAnother 2,000 livestock animals to be culled over foot-and-mouth disease
Agriculture ministry director general Andreas Gregoriou said the additional cull concerns older cases, with compensation payments to resume…
SocietyShowers forecast for Tuesday, with worsening weather expected on Wednesday
Cloudy conditions, showers and storms are expected through Friday, with Wednesday’s weather potentially bringing hail and intense or…
SocietyCentral Bank of Cyprus limits counter hours on October 16 for emergency exercise
The Central Bank of Cyprus says its public counters will operate only from 11am to 1pm on Friday,…