Farmers' Protests: Responses and Warnings from Agricultural Organizations
April 23, 2026
The spread of foot-and-mouth disease has put livestock farming in a critical state, with agricultural organizations condemning upcoming protests by farmers in Rizoelia. The general secretary of EKA emphasized the importance of dialogue, while other leaders labeled the protests as irresponsible. The organizations called on President Christodoulides to raise the issue of Turkey in the EU due to illegal transactions. The police reported that there are 'self-appointed' instigators behind the protests. Representatives warned that without a change in strategy, the future of the Cypriot economy looks bleak.