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1. Government unveils tougher measures to contain livestock disease outbreak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-tougher-measures-to-contain-livestock-disease-outbreak

The government announced a series of tougher measures on Tuesday aimed at containing the livestock disease outbreak that has shaken Cyprus' farming community and sparked protests by livestock breeders....

2. Farmers take protest, and animals, to Presidential Palace

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-take-protest-and-animals-to-presidential-palace

Frustrated livestock farmers returned to the streets Friday, bringing their protest over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak directly to the Presidential Palace in a tense demonstration that once again highlighted growing anger in rural Cyprus....

3. Livestock farmers return to streets this morning over foot-and-mouth crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-return-to-streets-this-morning-over-foot-and-mouth-crisis

Frustration is boiling over among Cyprus’ livestock farmers, who are set to stage another protest in Nicosia on Friday over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, a crisis many farmers say is threatening not only their animals but also their livelihoods....

4. Dead cattle transported to burial site despite farmer objections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-cattle-transported-to-burial-site-despite-farmer-objections

Authorities completed the transport of dead cattle to a burial site designated by Veterinary Services in the Palaiometocho area, despite protests from livestock farmers on Monday afternoon....

5. Livestock crisis deepens as farmers clash with government over culling policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-clash-with-government-over-culling-policy

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are set to hold wide-ranging talks on Tuesday with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over the country’s response to foot-and-mouth disease, amid mounting tensions over mass animal culling and compensation rules....

6. Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-plan-new-protest-at-rizoelia-roundabout

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are preparing for a new protest on Friday at 11 a.m., while saying they will remain at the Rizoelia Roundabout indefinitely as tensions grow over police actions linked to a previous demonstration....

7. Politics Blog: Wedding envelopes, roadblocks and political drama

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-wedding-envelopes-roadblocks-and-political-drama

You can accuse Fidias of many shortcomings, lack of education, knowledge, eloquence, and a few other things, but you cannot say a word against his Cypriot DNA....

8. Parliamentary candidate arrested after alleged assault at football match

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-candidate-arrested-after-alleged-assault-at-football-match

A violent incident disrupted a local football match in Cyprus late Saturday, leading to the arrest of a 38-year-old man who is reportedly a candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections....

9. Cyprus weighs fate of rare livestock breeds as foot-and-mouth cases climb to 108

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weighs-fate-of-rare-livestock-breeds-as-foot-and-mouth-cases-climb-to-108

A decision on how to handle rare livestock breeds affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Nicosia and Larnaca is expected within days, as authorities continue efforts to control the outbreak and assess its impact on the agricultural sector....

10. Roads reopen at Rizoelia after tense stand-off with farmers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roads-reopen-at-rizoelia-after-tense-stand-off-with-farmers

Traffic is flowing normally again at the Rizoelia roundabout on Friday morning, police said, after a tense day that saw one of Larnaca’s key junctions partially blocked by protesting livestock farmers....

11. EU leaders meet in Ayia Napa as farmers shut down roads and port

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-meet-in-ayia-napa-as-farmers-shut-down-roads-and-port

Late Thursday night, just minutes before midnight, the first day of the informal EU summit at the Ayia Napa Marina wrapped up at 11:45 p.m....

12. ''Responsible and irresponsible individuals are misleading livestock farmers''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/responsible-and-irresponsible-individuals-are-misleading-livestock-farmers

Members of the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee once again asked for answers about compensation and the next steps the Ministry of Agriculture and the Veterinary Services plan to take to deal with foot-and-mouth disease, just hours before Parliament dissolves....

13. Livestock farmers protest over animal culling

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-protest-over-animal-culling

Livestock farmers from across Cyprus took to the roads on Thursday, staging a protest in the Rizoelia area of Larnaca over government handling of animal disease outbreaks and culling policies....

14. Cyprus seizes the moment as EU leaders gather for informal summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seizes-the-moment-as-eu-leaders-gather-for-informal-summit

A strong message that Cyprus is a safe country is being sent through the arrival of world leaders for the Informal Meeting of EU Heads of State and Government, as well as the EU’s informal summit with regional partners, set to take place on the island on April 23 and 24, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou....

15. Livestock farmers protest as financial and emotional crisis intensifies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-protest-as-financial-and-emotional-crisis-intensifies

A mass protest by livestock farmers will take place on Thursday at the Rizoelia roundabout, as frustration grows over animal culling linked to foot-and-mouth disease and the lack of progress in discussions with authorities....

16. Culling crisis deepens as farmers warn 'no animals will be left'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/culling-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-warn-no-animals-will-be-left

Back to square one... Llvestock farmers plan to resubmit their original request to the government, asking that animals not infected with foot and mouth disease in affected units not be culled. ...

17. Farmers protest mass culls of healthy livestock, reject compensation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-protest-mass-culls-of-healthy-livestock-reject-compensation

Dozens of Cypriot farmers staged a peaceful protest outside the Presidential Palace on Saturday, March 21, voicing frustration over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak....

18. Facing the harsh reality of the foot-and-mouth crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/facing-the-harsh-reality-of-the-foot-and-mouth-crisis

The arrival of European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Oliver Várhelyi in Cyprus brought a decisive end to livestock farmers’ request that animals not infected with foot and mouth disease be spared on farms where cases have been detected....

19. Authorities urge calm as foot-and-mouth disease measures increase

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-urge-calm-as-foot-and-mouth-disease-measures-increase

Cyprus’ Veterinary Services are urging livestock farmers to strictly follow disease-control measures as authorities continue efforts to contain outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, one of the most contagious animal viruses....

20. Disturbing video of livestock culling circulates with activists alleging mistreatment (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disturbing-video-of-livestock-culling-circulates-with-activists-alleging-mistreatment-video

Public anger is mounting after a social media post and accompanying video allegedly showing the mistreatment of livestock during a mass culling operation circulated widely online over the weekend....

21. Farmers demand end to mass slaughter of healthy animals and push for nationwide vaccination

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-demand-end-to-mass-slaughter-of-healthy-animals-and-push-for-nationwide-vaccination

A nationwide vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is intensifying across Cyprus as agricultural organizations meet with President Nikos Christodoulides today to demand changes to the current strategy for tackling the outbreak....

22. Cyprus groups warn EU-Mercosur deal could threaten food safety and hurt farmers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-groups-warn-eu-mercosur-deal-could-threaten-food-safety-and-hurt-farmers

A broad coalition of agricultural organizations, trade unions, environmental groups and consumer advocates staged a protest outside the House of Europe in Nicosia on Saturday, voicing strong opposition to the European Union’s planned trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc....

23. Cyprus warns of a growing counterfeit halloumi flood from Latin America

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-warns-of-a-growing-counterfeit-halloumi-flood-from-latin-america

Cyprus’s Environmental Movement has warned that halloumi could face increased competition from counterfeit products if the EU moves forward with the Mercosur trade agreement without stronger protections for geographical indications....

24. Cypriot farmers hit the streets to fight EU farm cuts (photos and video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-farmers-hit-the-streets-to-fight-eu-farm-cuts-photos-and-video

Farmers from across Cyprus marched on the Presidential Palace Thursday morning in a show of force that was as loud as it was determined....

25. Teachers walk out, farmers roll in as Cyprus braces for a day of protests

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teachers-walk-out-farmers-roll-in-as-cyprus-braces-for-a-day-of-protests

Classrooms will fall silent and tractors will take to the streets on Thursday as teachers and farmers stage coordinated protests, putting fresh pressure on the government over education reforms and the future of agriculture....

26. Farmers to strike, say state aid won’t cover soaring energy costs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-farmers-to-strike-say-state-aid-won-t-cover-soaring-energy-costs

Farmers across Cyprus are sounding the alarm over soaring electricity costs and dwindling water supplies, warning that recent state aid will barely make a dent....

27. Greek retail giant Jumbo heads to Canada with first Ontario stores in 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-retail-giant-jumbo-heads-to-canada-with-first-ontario-stores-in-2026

Greek retail giant Jumbo is taking its next big step abroad, this time to Canada. The chain, known for its toys, home goods, and seasonal products, plans to open its first three stores in Ontario in 2026, marking its 12th market globally....

28. Greek farmers block highways over delayed subsidies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-farmers-block-highways-over-delayed-subsidies

Greek farmers have deployed more than 2,500 tractors to major highways, shutting key routes in the biggest agricultural protest in over a decade. What began as frustration over delayed EU subsidy payments has escalated into a standoff that could stretch into January....

29. Farmers call for Presidential intervention claiming water allocated to golf courses instead of farms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-call-for-presidential-intervention-claiming-water-allocated-to-golf-courses-instead-of-farms

Banana growers and farmers in Paphos held a protest Saturday morning, demanding the delivery of water promised by the Water Development Department. ...

30. Say cheese, not conflict: Ministry pushes for Halloumi consensus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/say-cheese-not-conflict-ministry-pushes-for-halloumi-consensus

The Ministry of Agriculture has emphasized that issues surrounding PDO Halloumi can be resolved through dialogue and transparency....

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