The confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease case in Larnaca district, early school leaving among teenagers, and increases in contributions for medicines under Gesy are the main issues highlighted in Saturday’s press.
“Big fish finally caught,” headlines the lead story in Alithia, writing that the 233.5 kilos of drugs discovered in Strovolos are worth millions of euros. In another report, it refers to a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease in Livadia and writes that the protocol has been activated, including mandatory culling of animals, disinfection and movement restrictions in the area. Elsewhere, it reports on black market prices for the Clean Monday table.
Under the headline “Students leaving school early,” Politis writes in its lead story that nearly 1,500 pupils over the past six years have ended their schooling, of whom 482 are under the age of 15. In another report, it refers to assurances given by the Defence Minister to Politis that the Republic of Cyprus has not received any request to make use of its military facilities. Elsewhere, it writes about exercises aimed at improving the technical committees at the initiative of the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy.
“Foot-and-mouth strikes suddenly,” headlines the lead story in Phileleftheros, writing that 23 livestock units have been placed under quarantine and 260 cows have been culled, while authorities are investigating the illegal transport of hay from the occupied areas. Elsewhere, it reports that villas in Peyia are at risk of falling into the sea and that authorities are examining a request for coastal protection works in Keratidion Bay. In another report, it writes that former CFA president Giorgos Koumas is facing 25 charges.
Under the headline “Shock increases in medicine contributions,” Haravgi writes in its lead story about a wave of reactions to the recent changes in pharmaceutical contributions under Gesy. In another report, it refers to construction holding the grim record for fatal workplace accidents. Elsewhere, it writes that banks are threatening to turn up with “heavies” in relation to the issue of foreclosures.
The English-language Cyprus Mail, under the headline “Animal disease detected in Larnaca”, writes in its lead story that a case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed on a farm and that cattle are facing culling. Elsewhere, it reports that the two individuals arrested in connection with the discovery of a large quantity of drugs are not the “masterminds” of the organisation. In another report, it writes that labour inspectors will target fall risks following accidents.