ENVIRONMENT Farmers accuse authorities of failing to deliver promised compensation after severe losses during 2025. Photo credit: Unsplash Farmers warn food production at risk over water crisis Newsroom Open-field farmers across Cyprus say another difficult agricultural season is unfolding as uncertainty over irrigation water continues to place heavy pressure on producers of crops such as potatoes and watermelons. READ MORE
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The Cypriot oligarch and passports The Commission has put forward a mechanism to ensure the implementation of targeted sanctions for the Russian invasion 15/03/2022 | NEWS
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Cyprus is losing its Russians, confronting existential questions about its economy Cyprus has gone a long way towards untying its bonds to Russia. But with new wartime sanctions, it will have to untie many ... 15/03/2022 | NEWS
