News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus solar panel owners protest after electricity credits wiped under net-metering changes
Nicosia, Cyprus. Solar panel owners in Cyprus are protesting after thousands of households reported that accumulated electricity credits under net-metering were cleared from their accounts. The issue has prompted complaints, a petition campaign and…
SocietyCyprus approves extra €4.16 million for agricultural and forest fire prevention measures
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Council of Ministers has approved an additional €4.16 million for measures aimed at preventing and…
SocietyForager in Cyprus uses an AI app to identify wild plants and discuss traditional remedies
Pareklisia, Cyprus. Amateur forager Katie Richards joined a small group walk on a hillside near Limassol, using an…
SocietyPhone distraction a leading cause of road accidents, Cyprus transport minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said phone distraction is one of the main causes of traffic accidents…
SocietyCyprus shuts 11 buffer zone livestock units in Pergamos over foot-and-mouth disease concerns
Pergamos, Cyprus. Veterinary services on Saturday closed 11 livestock units operating in the buffer zone in Pergamos over…
SocietyAyia Marina Chrysochous dam in Paphos overflows after recent rainfall
Paphos, Cyprus. The Ayia Marina Chrysochous dam overflowed on Saturday morning, the third of the eight dams in…
SocietyOnline fundraiser raises nearly €10,000 for Cypriot Wolt drivers after one-week strike
Nicosia, Cyprus. Local activists have launched an online fundraiser to support Cypriot Wolt drivers who held a one-week…
SocietyCloudy weekend forecast with showers, dust and possible thunderstorms across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is forecast to start the weekend under cloudy skies with isolated showers and dust, while…
SocietyCING unveils duplex base editing approach for beta-thalassaemia in Genome Biology study
Nicosia, Cyprus. Researchers at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) presented a gene-editing strategy aimed at…
SocietyPower supply interruptions planned in parts of Paphos district next Tuesday
Paphos, Cyprus. Electricity supply to certain areas in Paphos district will be interrupted next Tuesday due to maintenance…
SocietyFoot-and-mouth disease information website launched, agriculture ministry says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The agriculture ministry said it launched a website on Friday to inform farmers, producers and the…