A protest in Cyprus is currently taking place in the Rizoelia roundabout, where a group of livestock farmers has gathered to demonstrate against current animal culling policies.
The protest is ongoing under strong police presence, with authorities deploying anti-riot units to monitor the situation and maintain public order.
As part of the livestock protest in Cyprus, demonstrators assembled in a parking area near a local centre before beginning a planned march towards the Rizelia roundabout.
Protesters are carrying banners, wreaths and symbolic props, including a coffin, to express their opposition to what they describe as mass animal slaughter policies.
Participants in the protest displayed banners with messages calling for an immediate end to animal culling.
Among the slogans were claims that EU protocols could protect livestock if properly implemented, alongside accusations that current policies are harming the future of the farming sector.
Other banners called for government support for livestock farmers and criticised mass culling practices, describing them as environmentally harmful and damaging to the sector.
Strong police presence at scene
Authorities have deployed significant police forces in the area as the protest continues, including officers in riot gear.
According to information from the scene, a brief meeting took place between protest organisers and police officials before the march.
Security measures remain in place as the demonstration progresses.
Ongoing tensions in agricultural sector
The livestock protest in Cyprus reflects broader tensions within the agricultural and livestock sectors, particularly regarding disease control measures and culling policies.
Farmers argue that alternative approaches should be considered in line with European Union protocols, while authorities continue to enforce existing public health regulations.
The protest remains ongoing, with authorities monitoring developments closely as the march towards the Rizoelia roundabout continues.
Further updates are expected as the situation evolves.
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