DEAD SHEEP LEFT IN SKIP IN ATHIENOU RAISE CONCERNS

DEAD SHEEP LEFT IN SKIP IN ATHIENOU RAISE CONCERNS - Cy Mai 4/5 by Eleni Panayiotou


Multiple dead sheep were seen discarded in an open skip, reportedly following recent culling measures linked to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the industrial zone of Athienou raising concerns.

The carcasses were left exposed in a waste container for an extended period, raising fears about public health, environmental contamination, and proper compliance with animal disposal regulations as there are no clear biosecurity measures in place.

PRESIDENT CHRISTODOULIDES CALLED FOR COLLECTIVE EU ACTION AGAINST DRUGS - THE PROPOSALS SUBMITTED

PRESIDENT CHRISTODOULIDES CALLED FOR COLLECTIVE EU ACTION AGAINST DRUGS - THE PROPOSALS SUBMITTED - Filenews 4/5


The President of the Republic, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides, referred to the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU on the issues of combating drugs during the thematic discussion entitled "European Alliance to Fight Drugs" held in the framework of the Summit of the European Political Community (EPC), in Yerevan, Armenia.

In his intervention, President Christodoulides, in front of the leaders present at the Summit, pointed out the need for collective action aimed at combating drug trafficking, especially through European ports, underlining the need to strengthen collective action.

NEZAR ALJOHMANI [17] MISSING FROM HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE IN NICOSIA SINCE 28 APRIL

 

NEZAR ALJOHMANI [17] MISSING FROM HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE IN NICOSIA  SINCE 28 APRIL - 4/5

NEZAR ALJOHMANI, 17 years old from Syria, was reported to the Police today that he has been missing from his place of residence in Nicosia, since April 28, 2026.

The 17-year-old is described as having a slim build, 1.70m tall. approximately, dark-haired, with short black hair and brown eyes.

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.

EUROPEAN TRUCK AND BUS DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK - WHAT THE POLICE WILL CHECK

EUROPEAN TRUCK AND BUS DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK - WHAT THE POLICE WILL CHECK - Filenews 4/5


The Cyprus Police participates in the European Week of Information and Policing with Roadside Checks for Truck and Bus Driving, organized by the European Traffic Police Network – Roadpol, as a member of the European Police Network.

The week of actions, which started today, Monday, May 04 and will end on Sunday, May 10, 2026, will be held at a pan-European level, by the member countries of the European Traffic Police Network. This is the2nd week of checks and information this year, dedicated to driving trucks and buses.

RISK MANAGEMENT AT THE HEART OF THE NEW CAP

RISK MANAGEMENT AT THE HEART OF THE NEW CAP - Filenews 4/5



Strengthening prevention, preparedness and effective risk response is now a strategic priority for the Common Agricultural Policy and the European Union at large, said the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development, Maria Panayiotou, at the opening of the Informal Meeting of EU Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries in Nicosia.

Ms. Panayiotou noted that the Cyprus Presidency of the EU, recognizing the increasing intensity and frequency of risks affecting the agri-food sector in Europe, chose to set risk management in European agriculture as a key topic of the informal meeting.

FRAUD, MARKETS AND GEOPOLITICAL PRESSURES ON Ecofi

FRAUD, MARKETS AND GEOPOLITICAL PRESSURES ON Ecofin - Filenews 4/5



Against the backdrop of geopolitical developments and the need to strengthen European economic resilience, the EU Finance Ministers are meeting on Tuesday in Brussels, at the Ecofin Council, chaired by the Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos.

The agenda of the meeting includes the fight against fraud and tax evasion, the integration of European markets, the economic impact of geopolitical crises, as well as the effort to reduce the administrative costs resulting from European legislation.

HOW MUCH DOES A FOOD OUTING COST IN THE CITIES OF CYPRUS

HOW MUCH DOES A FOOD OUTING COST IN THE CITIES OF CYPRUS  - Filenews 4/5 by Theano Thiopoulou


Going out to eat tends to be a luxury, especially if it is a family. The numbers show, according to updated data from the international platform Numbeo, that if a middle-income family of four decides to go out to eat, they will have to do the calculations for the money they have to spend well.

From the data cited by Fileleftheros, it appears that not all cities have the same cost of going out, there are the middle class and expensive ones, while the fact whether the area is tourist or not also contributes to how much a food outlet costs.