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Latest meeting between farmers and north , ‘govt’ ends without result

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Latest meeting between farmers and north , ‘govt’ ends without result

The latest meeting between Turkish Cypriot farmers and the north’s ‘government’ over the ongoing dispute regarding imported meat ended without result on Friday, the north’s animal producers’ and breeders’ union chairman Mustafa Naimogullari said on Friday.Naimogullari had met with ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel, ‘finance minister’ Ozdemir Berova, ‘agriculture minister’ Huseyin Cavus, and ‘economy minister’ Olgun … Read more

Turkish Cypriot farmers smash gate of second , ‘govt’ building

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Turkish Cypriot farmers smash gate of second , ‘govt’ building

Turkish Cypriot farmers smashed the gate of the north’s ‘transport ministry’ building in protest.

30kg of smuggled lamb meat seized at crossing point

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30kg of smuggled lamb meat seized at crossing point

Fact: 30 kilograms of smuggled lamb meat was seized at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point by Turkish Cypriot police.

800 kg meat seized ahead of Easter

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800 kg meat seized ahead of Easter

Authorities seized 800 kg of meat products from the market ahead of Easter, not for health reasons but mostly for labeling issues. Meat prices are up compared to last year, with lamb and kid meat being 10% more expensive. Chicken prices have dropped by 3 to 4%. Meat consumption during Easter typically amounts to 800,000 kg, with 40,000 animals slaughtered.

Consumers face record Easter costs as food prices surge

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Consumers face record Easter costs as food prices surge

Consumers are facing the most expensive Easter in at least five years, as food prices have soared. A comparison with 2019 prices shows that consumers could pay 50% more for traditional Easter foods this year. The increase is attributed to global supply chain disruptions, inflation, the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates, and instability in the Middle East. The cost of 12 Easter staples has risen by 48.65% since 2019, with small, locally-reared lambs now costing €12.43 per kilogram, up 96% from 2019, and minced pork at €6.06 per kilogram, a 69.27% increase. The price of traditional flaounes has also gone up, with consumers now paying €13.27 per kilogram, a 56.29% increase from 2019.