Cyprus

Antisemitism measures adopted; veterinary authorities refuse exemptions for kosher slaughter.

1. 2024-10-14
   Listed by European Commission as having an antisemitism strategy
   The Commission's first progress report on the EU antisemitism strategy lists the country among the 23 member states with dedicated antisemitism measures within a broader strategy.
   Source: European Jewish Press
2. 2023
   No exemption for kosher slaughter
   Jewish representatives said veterinary officials continued to deny exemptions from pre-slaughter stunning under a 2019 decision.
   Source: US State Department, 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom
3. 2019-12-18
   Government endorses IHRA working definition of antisemitism
   The government adopted or endorsed the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.
   Source: ELNET, IHRA definition adoption in Europe