THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE PROMOTES A PLAN TO SUPPORT FARMERS WITH INVESTMENTS OF MILLIONS AND NEW WATER PROJECTS

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE PROMOTES A PLAN TO SUPPORT FARMERS WITH INVESTMENTS OF MILLIONS AND NEW WATER PROJECTS - Filenews 2/5


Our priority is to support our rural areas and improve the quality of life of our farmers, said the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Dr. Maria Panagiotou, in her greeting at the revival of the Famagusta Orange Festival, which is under the auspices of the President of the Republic.

Saying that the Ministry of Agriculture recognizes the difficult conditions faced by farmers, the Minister stressed that "that is why our priority is to support our rural areas and improve the quality of life of our farmers by ensuring a fairer income, supporting the viability of farms, increasing the efficiency and quality of the products produced, enhancing innovation and smart farming".

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE - COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR FISHERMEN - COMPENSATIONS, PLANS FOR PUFFERFISH AND AID FOR FUEL

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE - COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR FISHERMEN - COMPENSATIONS, PLANS FOR PUFFERFISH AND AID FOR FUEL - Filenews 3/5


The Minister of Agriculture, Maria Panagiotou, referred to a series of measures and plans promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment to support fishermen.

FOOT AND MOUTH - TWO NEW CASES IN SHEEP AND GOAT UNITS IN ATHIENOU

FOOT AND MOUTH  - TWO NEW CASES IN SHEEP AND GOAT UNITS IN ATHIENOU - Filenews 3/5


Two new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been detected in sheep and goat units in Athienou, according to information received by KYPE on Saturday from the Veterinary Services. Now, the infected units amount to 110.

WEATHER - YELLOW WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL AND STRONG WINDS - DROP IN TEMPERATURE, UP TO 10 DEGREES BELOW, - SNOW IN THE TROODOS

WEATHER - YELLOW WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL AND STRONG WINDS - DROP IN TEMPERATURE, UP TO 10 DEGREES BELOW, - SNOW IN THE TROODOS - Filenews 3/5


The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for storms, valid from 9 am to 5 pm.

According to the bulletin issued, isolated strong storms are expected at intervals, initially in the west and gradually in other areas. Hail is also expected to fall in a storm, while the winds will change and strengthen. The intensity of the rain may locally exceed 35 millimeters per hour.

EMILIYAN YORDANOV [16] MISSING FROM HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE IN NICOSIA

 

EMILIYAN YORDANOV [16] MISSING FROM HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE IN NICOSIA - 3/5

The Police are asking for information that can help locate EMILIYAN YORDANOV, 16 years old from Bulgaria, who has been missing since 02/05/2026 from his place of residence in Nicosia.

The 16-year-old is described as 170m tall. approximately, of medium physique, with short black hair.

Anyone who knows anything that can help locate him is kindly requested to contact the Nicosia Police Department on the phone number 22-802222 or the nearest Police Station, or the Citizen's Line on the telephone number 1460.

BLUES FUSION LIVE - The Local Pub, Chlorakas - 20 May

 

BLUES FUSION LIVE - Sebastian Riedel, Michal Kielak & Kuba Andrzejewski

The Local Pub, Chlorakas

20 May - 7pm

Direct from Poland established blues-rock musicians will perform in Cyprus for two days only.

Performing originals as well as international standards.

Sebastian Riedel - vocal, guitar
https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Riedel#

Michal Kielak - harmonica
https://kielak.pl/

Jakub Andrzejewski - guitar, vocal

Full menu available.

Entrance: €10

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 2 May 2026

Around 10:30 last night, information was received about a loud explosion in the house of a couple aged 74 and 75, in Paphos.

Members of the Paphos ADE went to the scene, while preliminary examinations revealed that the explosion, which damaged four windows of the house, was due to a defensive grenade explosion.