SOCIAL LENS
New Foot and Mouth Case Confirmed as Infected Units Rise to 46
Over 23,000 sheep and goats culled as outbreak spreads within containment zones
Cyprus Divided
The Nightmare of 2001 Returns for the Cyprus Mouflon
During 2001-2003, the mouflon population fell by 25% due to IKC disease, transmitted through co‑grazing with flocks from the north.
SOCIAL LENS
Cyprus Steps Up Measures to Contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Tracing, vaccinations and EU coordination at the centre of efforts to limit spread
POLITICS
National Fire Coordinator: 1,500 Wildfires Break Out When Firefighters Are Off Duty
Fire Chief warned that 75% of factories do not comply with fire safety rules, suffering no repercussions. Longinos also criticised Civil Defence for failing to address shortcomings revealed after last summer’s wildfires. Meanwhile, Cyprus currently has no firefighting aircraft available.
Cyprus Divided
A Common Greek Cypriot-Turkish Cypriot Approach Is the Only Way Forward
Turkish Cypriot members of the Bicommunal Technical Committee requested time to study the possibility of revising their strategy on foot‑and‑mouth disease and will return with a position.
