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Cyprus News Roundup: AKEL Measures, Protests, and University Plans

Published March 21, 2026, 17:01
Cyprus News Roundup: AKEL Measures, Protests, and University Plans

AKEL has proposed a package of immediate measures to support society, focusing on assisting small and medium-sized businesses and protecting vulnerable borrowers. Livestock farmers protested outside the Presidential Palace, demanding an end to the mass culling of animals. The upcoming parliamentary elections are expected to create uncertainty regarding post-election collaborations for the 2028 presidential elections. The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is described as a war of hegemony and expansionism. The need for solidarity and empathy as a response to crime is highlighted. The University of Cyprus plans to offer foreign language undergraduate programs from 2027 and is considering the creation of university clinics. Finally, the degradation of the Mouttagiaka area by the underworld with the tolerance of the state is mentioned, and the importance of language as more than just a means of communication.