FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cypriots consumed lamb and goat meat worth over €11 million during Easter celebrations, with an average of one kilogram of lamb per person, local media reported Tuesday.
The Fileleftheros newspaper cited figures from the President of the Butchers’ Association, Kostas Livadiotis, who said 800,000 to 900,000 kilograms of lamb and goat meat were sold during Easter week at prices ranging from €13 to €15 per kilogram.
According to the report, the €11 million estimate does not include expenditures on pork, beef, or chicken, suggesting total meat consumption costs during the holiday period were even higher.
Easter Sunday and Monday are traditionally marked with festive meals featuring lamb and goat, highlighting their cultural significance in Cypriot Easter celebrations.