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The ‘government’ in the north of Cyprus is determined to import meat from abroad, with the first shipment arriving from the Netherlands. The imported meat will be stored at -18 degrees Celsius and sold in supermarkets. Despite a meeting with ‘ministers’ and union leaders, no agreement was reached, and protests by the union will continue. The government also plans to import meat from Spain, and opposition party CTP ‘MP’ Teberruken Ulucay questioned why meat could not be imported from the Republic of Cyprus where European Union standards are enforced.
Supermarkets in Cyprus are being urged to disclose the percentage deduction when advertising special offers. In one case, out of 21 products on offer, the prices of 20 were higher than another supermarket that did not have offers. This has led to calls for supermarkets that mislead the public over special offers to be named and shamed.
Fact: 30 kilograms of smuggled lamb meat was seized at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point by Turkish Cypriot police.
Fact: Supermarkets in Cyprus experienced increased activity during the final days of Holy Week, with consumers mainly focusing on buying food and Easter table essentials. Shopping for clothing and footwear remained limited.