Some Shops Open Despite Order to Remain Closed
Supermarkets could take orders by phone, North Nicosia Mayor Mehmet Harmanci has said. Food shops could remain closed but supply orders taken over the phone in order to help stop the spread of coronavirus. This would ensure the safety of both consumers and shop staff, he said. How the food is collected or delivered can […]
Government Must Ask EU for Funds as Economy Suffers
The competent authorities should petition for EU aid under the Financial Aid Regulation, leader of the CTP and presidential candidate Tufan Erhurman has said. Pointing out that the European Union has created a fund of 25 billion euros for member states to meet health needs and to counter economic losses. He said: “We are not […]
Panic Buying Drives up Cost of Meat
The cost of meat in the supermarkets has risen following panic buying by consumers as the fear of the spread of coronavirus increases. Despite the fact the there have been assurances from the government and supermarkets that there are plentiful stocks of produce, shelves have been emptied. Following which, this week the cost of meat […]