Viral disease killing felines on 'cat island' Cyprus

2 Oct 06:08 Key points summarised by AI

A highly contagious strain of feline coronavirus, Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), is rapidly devastating Cyprus's cat population, with an estimated 300,000 felines dying since January.
The widespread presence of stray cats across the island, known for its ancient feline history, significantly complicates efforts to diagnose and contain the rapidly spreading disease.
Treatment options face major hurdles: an effective antiviral is prohibitively expensive (3,000-7,000 euros per cat), while a more affordable alternative lacks official authorization, pushing some owners to black market solutions.
The ongoing FIP outbreak threatens Cyprus's deep cultural bond with its cat population, raising fears that the island could become known as 'the island of dead cats'.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.