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91. Read Library unveils a world of stories at Nicosia Book Festival 2023

The Nicosia Book Festival welcomes the Digital Read Library for its inaugural participation this year, marking a significant addition to the event's lineup. ...

92. Cyprus makes remarkable strides in organic farming

Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Environment, Petros Xenophontos, stated on Saturday that organic production in Cyprus has made significant progress over the last two decades....

93. Halloumi exports hit €112 million mark

The demand for halloumi, Cyprus’ renowned cheese, in foreign markets is steadily growing with exports in the first four months of 2023 amounting to €112 million, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment, Petros Xenofontos has said....

94. Farmers hold government accountable for halloumi

Sheep and goat farmers are gearing up for decisive action, including staging a protest outside the Presidential building, if their meeting with the President on Tuesday, September 26, fails to address their demands concerning Halloumi's Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status. Sotiris Kadis, the president of the Sheep and Goat Farmers Association, conveyed this message during an interview with SPOR FM and Diaspora News....

95. Olive oil prices soar due to shortage and weather woes

The price of olive oil is expected to rise dramatically, possibly exceeding 10 euros per liter and reaching 15 euros in Europe, according to agricultural organizations....

96. Ukraine sparks trade war with legal action over food bans

Ukraine has filed lawsuits to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Slovakia, Poland and Hungary over their bans on food imports from Kyiv. ...

97. Halloumi woes persist as PDO battle heats up

One year after the implementation of an agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheese makers, and KEBE regarding halloumi cheese, issues persist....

98. Cyprus' gas dilemma deepens

While Netanyahu's recent visit to Cyprus generated considerable attention, it's apparent that promises of cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean have yet to materialize. ...

99. Floods unleash 70 crocodiles in China

A Chinese city has launched an operation to find a large number of crocodiles that escaped when floods hit the region in recent days, authorities have said....

100. Cyprus aims to shine with 'Cypriot Red Soil Potato' in European market

Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, is making every possible effort to address new challenges while improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, said the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, Petros Xenophontos....

101. It's a spud-tacular showdown as Xylophagians attempt world record potato pancake

The community of Xylophagos is gearing up for an ambitious endeavor as they strive to break the Guinness World Record for the largest potato pancake ever cooked....

102. Akamas landowners displeased with compensation delay

The community councils have started expressing their unhappiness after yesterday's announcement of compensation measures for the Akamas communities by the Minister of Interior and Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Environment....

103. Where does the 12% tax revenue go?

The Turkish Cypriot press is discussing recent land sales in the occupied area today. According to the Press and Information Office, the "Güneş" newspaper reported that Hasan Sungur, who leads the Real Estate Agents Union, supports businessman Ali Osman Safa's warning to politicians. Safa cautioned against making the property crisis worse, and Sungur agrees that this warning is valid and reasonable....

104. Compensation plans unveiled for Akamas communities

Starting tomorrow, September 1, 2023, the stipulations outlined in the Akamas Local Plan will be enacted. Yesterday, Mr. Konstantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, and Mr. Petros Xenophontos, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment,...

105. Dumping dilemma as Cyprus struggles to break the cycle of illegal waste

The problem of the existence of three illegal dumpsites in the Akamas community area has been trapped in a vicious circle of blame for years....

106. Strategic release of 7,000 tons of barley

The release of up to 7,000 tons of barley, an amount equivalent to 30% of the strategic reserves, was decided by the Grain Advisory Committee, which convened at the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday....

107. Water stress looms over Cyprus as part of global crisis

Cyprus is among the 25 countries facing extremely high water stress each year, the World Resources Institute (WRI) said in a recent study. In total, these countries are home to a quarter of the Earth's population, while at least 50% of the world's population - some 4 billion people - is under highly water-stressed conditions for at least one month of the year....

108. Concerns rise over emergency grain stocks

The Grain Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene this morning at 10 am at the Ministry of Agriculture, to engage in a discussion centered around the adequacy of grain supplies within the market. ...

109. Cyprus' vet services doles out feline coronavirus medications

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a virus-induced ailment that exclusively affects cats, has raised concerns within the veterinary community. A particular strain of the coronavirus causes FIP, leading to a progressive illness that ultimately results in the cat's demise....

110. From burps to burgers: The climate-friendly cows bred to belch less methane

When Canadian dairy farmer Ben Loewith's calves are born next spring, they will be among the first in the world to be bred with a specific environmental goal: burping less methane....

111. Greek and Israeli aircraft tackle Limassol wildfire, flare-ups controlled

Two Greek Canadair planes and an Israeli aircraft commenced operations on Tuesday morning in the Limassol district, where a massive fire has scorched a 10-square-kilometer area. While minor flare-ups were detected last night, swift action from ground forces contained the situation....

112. International aid rushed to tackle wildfire in mountain communities

A wildfire that ignited between the communities of Korfi, Alassa, and Iasa at noon on Sunday continues to rage out of control, posing a severe threat to the region. The fire has led to evacuations and widespread smoke, reaching as far as the city of Limassol itself. ...

113. Unused human covid meds to combat peritonitis outbreak in cats

In an effort to address the rising cases of infectious feline peritonitis, the Cabinet, following an investigation by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Environment, has decided to make available unused preparations previously used to treat human cases of coronavirus....

114. Coastal areas and mountains to offer cooler relief

The Greek Meteorology Department issued a new yellow warning for high temperatures and a fire hazard alert on Thursday (03/08). ...

115. Lawsuit threatens €284.5M PDO halloumi industry

Shortly before the completion of a year (July 22, 2022) since the agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheesemakers, and KEVE, and the implementation of the terms of the European Regulation in the halloumi production chain, it seems that Cyprus' protected cheese is facing new challenges....

116. Urgent review of Geri's industrial zone

Eleven days later, the fire at the paper and plastic recycling factory in the Industrial Zone of Geriou remains unabated due to the materials involved. ...

117. Fire contained in Paphos state forest

The fire in the Elitjies area of the state forest in Paphos was contained after an all-night effort, according to the spokesperson for the Department of Forests, George Constantinou. Approximately 20 acres of pine forest and wild vegetation were burnt, based on initial estimates....

118. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

119. Government's solar power initiative for vulnerable homes

The government is currently working on the installation of free solar power systems for vulnerable individuals....

120. Platres Mayor proposes university units in Troodos

Panagiotis Papadopoulos, the Mayor of Platres and President of the Troodos Network, recently spoke on SPOR FM's DIAPORA NEWS show to discuss the development of university units in Troodos, the region's economic and touristic enhancement, job opportunities, and this year's tourism trends....