Foot-and-mouth disease and rising fuel prices linked to the war in the Middle East are among the issues highlighted on the front pages of newspapers on Monday. Other topics include a Politis poll on internal governance, the water crisis and children’s addiction to screens.
Alithia under the headline “Fuel Prices on the Rise” writes in its main story that the price of Brent crude oil has surged by more than 42% since the start of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, with consumers seeing their expenses increase. In another report, the newspaper writes that local sheep and goat breeds risk disappearing due to mass culling. It also reports that a Cypriot national is alleged to have laundered billions and helped Mojtaba Khamenei acquire property in London.
Politis in its main story, titled “Red Card for the Internal Front”, writes that the second part of the Noverna poll conducted for the newspaper reflects a climate of distrust toward the government, with significant reservations about key issues affecting everyday life such as the cost of living, resource management and migration. In another report, it writes that an analysis by the Cyprus Observatory on Children’s Environmental and Health Issues shows that children are addicted to screens. The paper also reports calls for measures addressing energy prices and foot-and-mouth disease.
Phileleftheros under the headline “Cyprus in Quarantine” writes in its main story that the European Commission has placed Cyprus in a “restricted zone” until 1 May to prevent the disease from spreading to the rest of Europe. The report also refers to new cases and delays in managing infected units. The newspaper writes about a next-day plan to manage the crisis and notes that the President is personally leading the implementation of a crisis management strategy built on the country’s strong economic foundations. In another report, the paper addresses the water crisis, writing that projects worth millions are being prepared to tackle leaks.
Haravgi under the headline “Livestock Farmers Desperate for Answers” writes in its main story that livestock farmers are anxiously awaiting government responses to questions regarding animal culling due to foot-and-mouth disease. The issue will be discussed exclusively by the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee tomorrow and by the Council of Ministers today. In another report, the newspaper refers to the war in the Middle East and its consequences for the economy. It also reports on disability benefits and a bill that opens the way for beneficiaries to be released from the Guaranteed Minimum Income scheme.