Fisherman protest

FAMAGUSTA district professional fishermen yesterday staged a protest at the Ayia Triada harbour, demanding the government change the licensing criteria.

According to the protesters, the current criteria, mandating 1,500 kilos of fish in 150 outings, is not feasible.

The fishermen said the lack of fish and the damage to their nets caused by dolphins and the invasive Lagocephalus puffer fish, cannot justify the quote set by the fisheries department for issuing a professional license.

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