This Saturday, the news highlights a foot-and-mouth disease case confirmed in Larnaca, rising early school dropout rates, and new medication charges through the GHS.
“Alithia” reports on the seizure of 233.5 kilograms of drugs in Strovolos, emphasizing its high economic value. It also mentions foot-and-mouth disease appearing in Livadia, prompting protocols for animal culling, disinfection, and movement restrictions. Additionally, it notes rising black market prices for Clean Monday’s table.
“Politis” discusses early school dropouts, with around 1,500 cases recorded over the last six years, including many students under 15. It reassures that there is no request to use military facilities of the Republic of Cyprus and mentions UN initiatives.
“Phileleftheros” states that foot-and-mouth disease has quarantined 23 farms and led to the culling of 260 cows. It also looks into possible illegal trafficking of animal feed from occupied areas. The paper highlights the risk of coastal erosion in Paphos and a case against the former president of the Cyprus Football Association.
“Haravgi” discusses increases in medication contributions to the GHS and the reactions they sparked. It also covers workplace accidents in construction and the issue of foreclosures.
The “Cyprus Mail” shares news about zoonosis detected at a farm in Larnaca and upcoming cattle culling. It clarifies that the two arrested for the drug case are not seen as leaders of the organization. Labor inspectors are also focusing on fall hazards at workplaces.
