https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/polis-chrysochous-to-launch-€100-million-in-projects-by-2026
Development projects worth €100 million are set to begin next year in the Municipality of Polis Chrysochous, Mayor Giotis Papachristofi said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/majority-of-wildfire-aid-distributed-government-says
Authorities in Cyprus say most of the emergency relief promised to families hit by last month’s devastating wildfires in the Limassol district has already been distributed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-ravages-livestock-in-turkey
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is sweeping through livestock in Ardahan and surrounding areas in northeastern Turkey, alarming farmers who are losing animals and income, Turkish media reported Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-unveils-comprehensive-aid-package-for-limassol-fire-victims-cash-payments-rent-subsidies-and-full-damage-restoratio
Regarding the support and payment of financial aid to citizens affected by the fires in communities of the Limassol District, and following the announcement of the President of the Republic last Sunday, the Council of Ministers decided today on the following measures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-failed-president-apologizes-over-wildfire-response-announces-12-relief-measures
President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a 12-point relief package to support residents affected by the deadly wildfire that tore through mountainous villages in the Limassol district, claiming two lives and leaving a trail of destruction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farm-animals-among-the-silent-victims-of-limassol-fires
As wildfires continue to ravage parts of mountainous Limassol, the damage isn’t limited to property and nature; dozens of farm animals have also perished in the flames....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/moo-ving-violation-as-cows-on-the-run-cause-chaos-on-limassol-nicosia-motorway
No word yet on whether the cows will face charges, but sources close to the herd say they were simply 'udderly' fed up with their travel conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cypriot-businesses-go-greener-as-hundreds-certified-in-nationwide-esg-initiative
Nearly 1,000 Cypriot businesses have joined a nationwide push toward sustainability, with two-thirds already certified under Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, marking the first-year results of a collaborative interbank initiative aimed at promoting responsible business practices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-committee-to-publish-t-c-property-lists-every-three-months
In a move aimed at boosting fairness and transparency, Cyprus’s Parliamentary Committee on Refugees announced Tuesday that updated lists of available Turkish Cypriot properties will be published every three months online....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/8-lambs-euthanized-after-seizure-near-buffer-zone
Eight lambs found in a truck stopped near the buffer zone were euthanized because their origin could not be verified, authorities said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-aircraft-deployed-to-battle-new-fire-front-in-limassol
A new wildfire has broken out near the Ayios Sylas industrial area in Limassol, prompting an immediate response from firefighting crews....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/buzzing-with-history-museum-in-kato-drys-stitches-together-past-and-present
Tucked in the mountainous village of Kato Drys, the Bee and Embroidery Museum offers visitors a journey into Cyprus’s rich cultural past, showcasing over 1,000 artifacts in a 300-year-old restored home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farm-company-fined-after-employee-seriously-injured-on-the-job
A farmworker was seriously injured after being crushed by a runaway tractor, an accident that could have been avoided, according to a Nicosia court that just slapped the employer with a €5,000 fine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-destroys-300-hay-bales-at-aradippou-farm
A fire broke out near a farm in Aradippou on Saturday afternoon, destroying 300 hay bales and prompting an extended response from the Fire Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echinococcus-detected-in-dogs-in-kampos-lawmakers-warn
Lawmakers on Wednesday were briefed on cases of echinococcus detected in dogs in the Kampos Tsakkistras area, prompting warnings for livestock farmers and dog trainers to take extra precautions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-dam-at-risk-of-drying-up-and-soon
The latest data from the Water Development Department bring Cyprus one step closer to the grim prospect of dry dams, possibly by the end of 2025, according to official estimates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-on-farm-of-alleged-child-abuser-destroyed-in-fire
The fire department was placed on high alert after a fire erupted in a livestock unit in the Larnaca district at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-state-plots-for-new-livestock-units-to-boost-sheep-and-goat-farming
Cyprus is taking significant steps to strengthen its sheep and goat farming industry with the announcement of 26 state-owned plots available for the construction of new livestock units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-severe-water-crisis-as-drought-drags-on
Cyprus is bracing for a tough summer as dam levels continue to drop, marking the third consecutive year of drought. The situation has become even more critical after a fire destroyed the Paphos desalination plant, leaving the province at greater risk of severe water shortages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-unveils-€60m-investment-plan-to-boost-agriculture
The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-public-health-risk-from-animal-farm-says-veterinary-services
The Veterinary Services in Cyprus have clarified that they have not received any complaints about a specific livestock farm, despite claims made by the Movement of Ecologists - Citizens' Cooperation on February 1. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/danish-farmers-to-pay-tax-on-livestock-farts-and-burps
Denmark is making headlines with a groundbreaking new tax: a belch and manure tax....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-road-project-delayed-again-as-investigation-continues
Decisions on key issues surrounding Akamas—particularly potential disciplinary proceedings for the first phase of the road network and the resumption of related work—are running behind schedule....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-wreaks-havoc-in-limassol-and-paphos-floods-hospital-and-damages-farms
A powerful storm on Saturday brought significant damage to Cyprus, with Limassol and Paphos provinces hit hardest....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-collides-with-herd-injures-himself-kills-livestock
A traffic accident occurred in Paphos on the afternoon of Monday, September 9, resulting in the injury of one person and the death of some livestock, local authorities reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-battles-major-sheep-and-goat-plague-in-11-regions
New cases of sheep and goat plague are expected in Greece, with 35 outbreaks already reported across 11 of the country's 13 regions, according to Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras. Movement and slaughter bans will remain in effect next week to curb the spread....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-growing-threat-from-drug-resistant-bugs-is-there-hope
In a bid to tackle a global health challenge, Cyprus is ramping up efforts to reduce the use of antibiotics in its livestock sector. This initiative comes as antimicrobial resistance poses a serious threat worldwide, leading to millions of deaths annually....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/producers-must-increase-goat-and-sheep-s-milk-in-halloumi
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced on Saturday a new decree to adjust milk quotas for making Halloumi cheese with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status. She also revealed financial support measures for the sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/breaking-news-goat-escapes-jams-larnaca-nicosia-motorway
In a classic case of ''who let the goat out,'' drivers on the Larnaca-Nicosia motorway faced an unexpected challenge Thursday morning (27/6) when a rogue goat decided to join the morning commute. ...
