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’ Poverty And Social Exclusion Risk Stands At 17.1%

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

October 20, 2026

Cyprus recorded a poverty or social exclusion risk rate of 17.1% in 2025, below the European Union average of 20.9%, according to new Eurostat figures. Across the bloc, however, more than 92 million people continued to face the risk, highlighting persistent social and economic inequalities.

More Than 92 Million People At Risk Across The EU

A total of 92.7 million people across the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025, equivalent to just over one in five residents.

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Cyprus is treated as a single statistical region because of its size, unlike many member states divided into multiple regions for comparison. Its national figure therefore provides an overall picture but does not capture differences between districts or communities.

Regional Gaps Remain Stark Across Europe

The risk varied considerably across the EU, with the highest rates concentrated largely in southern, eastern and outermost regions. In 24 of the 243 regions with available data, at least 31.5% of the population faced poverty or social exclusion.

These regions were located in Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, France and Romania, as well as Brussels in Belgium and Bremen in north-western Germany.

French Guiana recorded the highest rate, at 54.8%, followed by Calabria in southern Italy at 45.3% and Sicily at 44%. Melilla, a Spanish autonomous city, recorded 43.7%, while Réunion, another French outermost region, stood at 42.3%.

Central Europe Records The Lowest Rates

At the other end of the scale, 24 regions reported poverty or social exclusion risk rates below 13% in 2025. These included five eastern EU capital regions: Bratislava in Slovakia, Warsaw in Poland, Prague in the Czech Republic, Budapest in Hungary and Zagreb in Croatia.

Other regions with low rates were concentrated in northern Italy, the Czech Republic, northern Belgium, Hungary, Poland and Austria, illustrating the uneven distribution of economic security across Europe.

Cyprus Remains Below The EU Average

Cyprus’ rate of 17.1% places it below the EU average, although it remains higher than the levels recorded in the bloc’s lowest-risk regions.

The figures suggest that Cyprus performs relatively well compared with the wider EU, but poverty and social exclusion remain significant challenges across the bloc, affecting more than 92 million people.

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