Cypriot Farmers Protest Foot-and-Mouth Cullings, Block Roads
Livestock farmers in Cyprus have blocked highways and Larnaca port to protest the culling of animals due to foot-and-mouth disease. The protests have led to discussions in parliament, with some suggesting political agitators are exploiting the situation.
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Parliament hears of ‘political agitators’ exploiting farmers’ protest
Agricultural organisations rejected the ongoing farmers’ protests over the foot-and-mouth outbreak on Thursday, as police warned that gatherings could increase transmission risks and involve individuals unrelated to the livestock sector. The positions were set out during a session of the House agriculture committee, where representatives of farming bodies called for restraint and continued dialogue. Farming […]
Read full article →Farmers block highway, Larnaca port over foot-and-mouth cullings (photos+videos)
Livestock farmers have moved onto the Rizoelia roundabout, partially blocking traffic, as their protest against the mass culling of animals due to foot-and-mouth disease intensifies. Farmers closed the upper section of the roundabout and the lane below it leading towards Ayia Napa, leaving one lane open. Protesters lined up vehicles along the road and brought […]
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