New bluetongue cases detected on livestock farms
New cases of bluetongue have been detected on livestock farms, according to the Veterinary Services. The disease is spread by…
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Cyprus officials say no cause for alarm after bird flu found at Athalassa park; five people monitored
Health and veterinary officials said there is no reason for concern or panic after a case of bird flu was…
Second possible bird flu case in Cyprus as officials probe dead bird at Athalassa park
A second bird may have been infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus in Cyprus after a dead bird was…
Cyprus agriculture ministry faces critical decisions on halloumi standards
Cyprus’s agriculture ministry is facing a choice between changing halloumi production standards or raising the required goat and sheep milk…
Cyprus submits Athienou bread and loukoumi for EU geographic protection status
Cyprus’s Department of Agriculture forwarded two applications to the European Commission on September 25, 2026, seeking Protected Geographical Indication status…
Western Mediterranean fresh produce exports to over 100 countries top $630 million
Fresh fruit and vegetable exports from Turkey’s Western Mediterranean region — covering Antalya, Isparta and Burdur — to more than…
Turkey overtakes EU nations to become Europe’s leading livestock producer
Cattle numbers grow 4.3% while EU herds shrink, as Turkey’s sheep flock reaches nearly four times that of nearest European…
Turtledove hunting season ends Sunday in Cyprus
Turtledove hunting season closes on Sunday, with hunters facing their final outing of the year. Under decisions by the Game…
Cyprus unveils €1.5m EU-funded aid package for farmers hit by fuel and fertiliser costs
Cabinet approves emergency schemes covering diesel and fertiliser price rises linked to Middle East crisis, with applications opening in November…
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Compensation Reaches €17.5 Million, Cyprus Officials Say
Compensation payments for losses linked to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak have reached €17.5 million, a senior Agriculture Ministry official told…