Livestock farmers block Veterinary Services headquarters in Nicosia

On the morning of Wednesday, August 5, 2026, livestock farmers staged a protest outside the Veterinary Services headquarters in Nicosia, Cyprus. Demonstrators used their trucks to block the entrance to the building, effectively disrupting access to the government facility.

The protest was organized to express collective frustration over the delayed disbursement of payments owed to the farmers. The demonstrators are demanding an immediate settlement of these outstanding financial obligations from the authorities. According to reporting by Elena Louka for Sigma, the presence of the trucks prevented normal operations at the entrance.

As of the time of the report, no specific information has been provided regarding how long the protest is expected to last. Furthermore, it remains unclear whether official negotiations between the livestock breeders and the relevant government representatives have commenced to resolve the payment dispute.