News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyUK Reportedly Weighs Home Tuition Fees for EU Students, a Possible Boost for Cypriots
The British government is reportedly considering charging EU students the same fees as UK students, which could ease costs for Cypriots after a steep post-Brexit fall in enrolments.
SocietyLimassol Mayor Unveils Five-Axis Urban Strategy Focused on Coast, Mobility and Neighbourhoods
Mayor Yiannis Armeftis presented a plan for urban Limassol built on five core axes, from a continuous coastal…
SocietyCypriot secondary school pupils to stage solidarity actions for protesting French students
Psem announced that secondary school students across Cyprus will hold symbolic actions on Thursday to back French pupils…
SocietyStriking education ministry staff to march on presidential palace over pay and work demands
Education ministry support programme staff and night school instructors on strike will march to the presidential palace on…
SocietyFlu vaccinations begin via personal doctors in Cyprus from Monday
The health ministry says seasonal flu jabs are available through personal doctors from Monday, with priority given to…
SocietyPaphos-Polis Chrysochous Road Tenders Expected in First Half of 2027
Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki said tenders for both phases of the four-lane Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road should be launched…
SocietyCyprus to Test Insulation Made From Dead Seagrass in EU Project
Researchers said Cyprus will trial insulation made from dead seagrass gathered on Limassol beaches within a four-year EU…
SocietyTwo tenders issued for road works in Ayia Fyla and Pyrgos, Limassol, worth €347,741 plus VAT
The transport ministry has opened two tenders for road upgrades in Ayia Fyla and Pyrgos Limassol, with bids…
SocietyEducation Minister urges talks, not strike, to resolve dispute involving about 950 workers
Athena Michaelidou says the government has backed nearly all demands of the affected staff and that two issues…
SocietyConsumer association: prices fell for 35 products and rose for 17 in October
The consumer association reported price drops of five to 12 per cent for 35 products and rises of…
SocietyEcologists Movement Says At Least 12 Cats Poisoned in Chlorakas Since October 20
The Ecologists Movement reports that at least 12 cats have died in Chlorakas, possibly up to 40, and…