Cyprus Cheese Producers Urge Government Action Over Hemorrhagic Fever Risk

The Cypriot Cheese Producers Association has called on government ministries to introduce immediate preventive measures following recent outbreaks of hemorrhagic fever. According to the association, swift action is necessary to protect public health, safeguard the food supply chain, and prevent potential economic disruptions in the agricultural and dairy sectors.

Strategic Precautions For National Safety

In its official communication, the association stressed the importance of implementing strict preventive protocols, particularly in areas where oversight remains limited. Rising concern within the agricultural sector reflects the potential impact that uncontrolled viral transmission could have on livestock production and the broader dairy industry in Cyprus.

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Targeted Preventative Interventions

Industry representatives proposed several targeted actions aimed at containing the spread of the virus and strengthening biosecurity controls across the island:

Suspension or Temporary Closure of Livestock Units:
Livestock operations located within or near high-risk areas, especially around Pergamos, should temporarily suspend activity or close until they meet required veterinary and biosecurity standards.
Enhanced Border Controls:
Stricter inspections at border crossings and along the Green Line are considered essential to prevent the illegal movement of animals, fodder, or other materials that could carry the virus.
Monitoring At Key Transit Points:
Continuous oversight at critical checkpoints, including the Pergamos crossing, is recommended to address gaps in regulatory supervision and ensure stronger disease-control measures.

Applying The Precautionary Principle

The association noted that the recommendations are based on the precautionary principle and emerging evidence of virus transmission in areas with limited monitoring. Protecting livestock health is seen as essential not only for maintaining domestic production but also for safeguarding the reputation of Cypriot dairy products in international markets.

Call For Coordinated Action

Industry leaders emphasize that coordinated and timely government action will be critical to preventing wider disruptions in the agricultural sector. Effective preventive measures, they argue, would help protect Cyprus’s dairy industry while preserving the stability of one of the country’s key food production chains.

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Cyprus Expected Working Life Reaches 39.5 Years, Above EU Average

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 20, 2026

People in Cyprus are expected to spend 39.5 years in the workforce, around two years longer than the European Union average of 37.5 years, according to the latest Eurostat data for 2025.

The figure places Cyprus among the EU countries with the longest expected working lives.

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Cyprus Ranks Above EU Average

Only a handful of member states recorded higher figures than Cyprus. The Netherlands topped the ranking at 44 years, followed by Sweden at 43.4 years, Denmark at 42.6 years, and Estonia at 41.5 years.

At the other end of the ranking were Romania with 32.7 years, Italy with 33.0 years, Bulgaria with 34.6 years and Greece with 35.3 years.

Gender Gap Remains Wider Than EU Average

Men in Cyprus are expected to remain in work for 42.1 years, compared with 36.7 years for women. The gap of 5.4 years exceeds the EU average gender gap of 4.1 years.

Across the bloc, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were the only countries where women were expected to spend longer in employment than men. Finland recorded the smallest positive gender gap at 0.7 years.

Italy posted the widest gap at 8.9 years, followed by Romania at 6.9 years, Greece at 6.7 years and Malta at 6.3 years.

Working Lives Continue To Lengthen

Between 2016 and 2025, expected working life in Cyprus increased by 3.5 years, placing the country among the strongest performers in the EU over the period. Men’s expected working life rose by 3.3 years, while women’s increased by 3.6 years.

Across the EU, every member state recorded an increase. Malta posted the largest gain at 4.9 years, followed by Hungary and Ireland at 4.2 years each, and the Netherlands at 4.1 years.

Malta’s increase was driven largely by women, whose expected working life rose by 7.8 years, the biggest increase recorded across the bloc.

By comparison, Romania, Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria recorded gains of two years or less over the same period.

Women’s Working Lives Increase Faster Across Europe

Women’s expected working life increased faster than men’s in most EU countries. Denmark, Romania, Sweden and Greece were the main exceptions.

In Cyprus, gains for men and women were broadly similar, alongside Bulgaria, Belgium and Slovenia.

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