Halloumi

Economy

Watchdog finds distortions and oligopoly in Cyprus milk sector

Producing sheep’s and goat’s milk in Cyprus brings farmers marginal profits or losses, while large cheesemakers earn net profit...
Economy

Halloumi production manageable for now but mass culls could prove devastating, cheesemakers warn

Cyprus's halloumi production remains manageable for now but could face severe disruption if the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak spreads across...
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Erhürman calls for joint halloumi committee, states ready to cooperate in agriculture and livestock farming

Turkish Cypriot politician Tufan Erhürman has called for the creation of a bicommunal technical committee on halloumi, saying the...
Economy

Supermarkets may import meat to keep Easter prices in check after foot-and-mouth cull

Cyprus supermarkets are prepared to import meat if needed to prevent a sharp rise in prices following the culling...
Economy

Cyprus races to protect halloumi exports as foot-and-mouth kills livestock

Foot-and-mouth disease is killing cattle and sheep on farms across Cyprus, prompting the government to launch a vaccination programme...
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Halloumi exports safe as UK, Canada and Australia clear Cyprus amid foot-and-mouth outbreak

Cyprus's halloumi exports will continue uninterrupted despite the foot-and-mouth outbreak, after the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia confirmed they...
Economy

Halloumi beats pharmaceuticals in Cyprus exports as trade deficit hits €8 billion

Cyprus's trade deficit widened by €606 million in 2025 to reach €8 billion, driven by a nearly €1 billion...
Economy

Fears for halloumi and consumer safety as MPs brand EU-Mercosur deal a ‘death blow’ for Cypriot farmers

A fierce confrontation erupted in the House Agriculture Committee on Tuesday over the looming EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, as...
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UK tracks occupied Cyprus foot-and-mouth outbreak back to Turkey

Britain's environment ministry has placed itself on heightened alert as foot-and-mouth disease spreads in Cyprus and the Middle East,...
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State implements all-day disinfection at checkpoints amid livestock foot-and-mouth outbreak

The Agriculture Ministry has ordered round-the-clock vehicle disinfection at crossing points from the occupied areas after foot-and-mouth disease broke...
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Cyprus in state of emergency as foot-and-mouth outbreak in occupied north threatens livestock sector

The Agriculture Ministry has entered a state of emergency mobilisation after reports of Foot and Mouth Disease cases in...
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Authorities step up Green Line patrols to block foot-and-mouth spread from occupied north

Police have stepped up patrols along the Green Line to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease from the occupied...
Economy

Halloumi exports to Australia blocked as Cyprus challenges foot-and-mouth trade ban

Australia's Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Ministry has officially removed Cyprus from its list of foot-and-mouth disease-free countries, placing commercial...
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