Winegrowers protest compensation limits

Paphos winegrowers took to the streets on Saturday to protest over the government’s decision to limit compensation to only certain grape varieties affected by downy mildew, a move they say has left many producers in an untenable position.

“We ask and demand that all varieties be compensated. Winegrowers need financial support to be able to cope with the extremely difficult conditions that have been created,” said winegrowers’ representative Myros Yiagkou....