Cyprus is undertaking the culling of 19,000 pigs in western Nicosia due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that has affected 101 units. Farmers are mobilizing and threatening road blockades in protest against the government's handling of the crisis.

Farmers are protesting the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and have been promised increased support from authorities. The disease is causing significant concern among agricultural communities.

Livestock farmers on Lesvos are protesting against the mass culling of herds due to foot-and-mouth disease, demanding an immediate vaccination program instead. Their actions have led to blockades at the port and village, causing shops to close.

A meeting in Lesbos addressed the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, establishing a crisis management team and a plan for conditional cheese distribution. Officials emphasized calm, strict adherence to measures, and continuous support for those affected.

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced an emergency financial aid package of 8 million euros for cheese-making businesses on the island of Lesbos. The aid is intended to support businesses affected by restrictive measures due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

An emergency meeting was convened with livestock breeders and cheesemakers on the Greek island of Lesbos to address concerns and measures related to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Protests are scheduled for Thursday in Mytilene, Greece, to demonstrate against the economic and social impacts of measures implemented to combat foot-and-mouth disease.

A lockdown imposed due to foot-and-mouth disease has resulted in an economic cost exceeding 9 million euros for the local economy, with approximately 70,000 lambs and goats remaining unsold.

An opinion piece argues that the South African government must either adopt a 'DIY' approach to empower Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) frontline workers or provide them with adequate compensation.

Greece's Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Makarios Lazaridis, has sharply criticized PASOK for voting against support measures for livestock farmers and addressing foot-and-mouth disease.

Makarios Lazaridis criticized PASOK and the majority of the minor opposition parties for rejecting Article 51 of a bill, which would have provided support to livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease.

An intense dispute has erupted in Cyprus between the head of Veterinary Services and the chief of the Special Advisory Committee regarding how to compensate farmers whose livestock were slaughtered during a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Cyprus's veterinary service confirmed two new cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Dromolaxia, bringing the total number of affected units to 54 across Larnaca and Nicosia. The latest infections involve small groups of sheep and goats.

China has reported an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock near Russian regions that have recently experienced mass cattle culling. This raises concerns about potential cross-border spread of the disease.

Authorities on the Greek island of Lesvos have detected 18 cases of foot-and-mouth disease, prompting concerns about animal health in the region.

Cyprus has completed culling operations at all 49 foot-and-mouth infected livestock units across the island, with authorities reporting no new cases and high vaccination rates. Farmers, however, continue to battle difficult conditions and illegal animal movements.

Veterinary services in Cyprus have closed 11 livestock units in the Pergamos buffer zone due to fears of further spreading the foot-and-mouth disease, as confirmed by the director general of the agriculture ministry.

Four new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed in livestock farms on the Greek island of Lesbos, bringing the total number of reported incidents to 17.

Farmers and livestock breeders are in turmoil due to the alarming increase in foot-and-mouth disease cases, with a rally organized outside the North Aegean Regional Authority by the Federation of Agricultural Associations.

The British Sovereign Base Areas Administration has confirmed full alignment with the Republic of Cyprus's measures to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the Larnaca District, with no positive cases recorded within the bases as vaccination begins near Akrotiri.

The European Commission has reiterated that culling remains the primary response to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, confirming that limited exceptions may be applied under strict conditions.

EU experts have warned of the scale of Cyprus' foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which may have been spreading silently, sparking concerns for the island’s native cattle and debate over potential blanket culling policies.

Services in the North Aegean Region and the Municipalities of Mytilene and West Lesvos have been suspended, with a critical meeting scheduled to address the impacts of foot-and-mouth disease on Lesvos.

A Greek MEP has urged immediate European intervention to address an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on the island of Lesbos, highlighting its impact on primary production and farmers.

A new case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected on Lesbos, close to where the first case was found on March 16, leading to protests and roadblocks by local farmers.

Two new foot-and-mouth disease infections have been confirmed, bringing the total number of affected farms in Cyprus to 44, the Veterinary Services said.

Cyprus’s Veterinary Services are moving to force sampling at farms that refused testing in recent days, as authorities press ahead with foot-and-mouth disease controls despite resistance from some…

There are no new cases of foot-and-mouth disease, while culling and sampling are continuing without obstruction, veterinary services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said.

Cyprus has formally requested the European Commission to exert its influence on Turkey regarding the management of foot-and-mouth disease in the northern occupied areas, highlighting growing political concern over the issue.

Cyprus is set to receive significant financial aid from the European Union to implement measures against the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), as confirmed by President Nikos Christodoulides in Brussels.

Intense concern in the agricultural community of Lesbos has been caused by the emergency plan implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food. The plan was implemented in order to...

Cypriot cheesemakers warn that while halloumi production is currently manageable, a widespread outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease could lead to mass culls and severe disruption to the industry.

Authorities on the island of Lesbos have imposed a total ban on animal movements and suspended all dairy trade following the first confirmed outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the region in…

A case of foot-and-mouth disease was detected on a cattle farm on Lesbos. The General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced that the Directorate of Veterinary...

After the EU Commissioner’s unequivocal statement that animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease must be culled — and following yesterday’s spread of the virus to Dali and Yeri — what do those who…

President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a nine-point support package for livestock farmers in Cyprus as the country faces an escalating outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

The response to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, as well as price increases due to hostilities in the Middle East, will be at the centre of a cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon.

Academics from Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) have urged immediate vaccination for native Cyprus cattle, warning that the breed is at risk from foot-and-mouth disease and cannot be replaced by imports.

Livestock farmers from across Cyprus gathered in Oroklini, blocking roads in an effort to stop the culling of sheep and goats at a colleague's unit, protesting the severe outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the Larnaca district.

Cyprus party leaders and parliamentary representatives called for immediate action to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and address its economic fallout on Friday, following a meeting with…

DISY president Annita Demetriou yesterday demanded the resignation of Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over her handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, joining AKEL and the Movement of Ecologists in calling for her removal. Demetriou described the situation as “dramatic and out of control,” saying that behind the statistics were farmers watching their livelihoods destroyed, workers […]

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou presented a comprehensive plan to parliament, including measures, figures, doses, and action plans, to combat foot-and-mouth disease and support rural areas, with a mention of a 'lifeline' from Trump.

A Parliamentary Agriculture Committee session in Cyprus saw heightened political tension as lawmakers criticized the government's handling of a rapidly spreading foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which has now affected 38 farms.

President Nikos Christodoulides issued a firm assurance on Sunday that the government stands by those affected by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, emphasizing that the state and livestock farmers…

President Nikos Christodoulides pledged government support for all those affected by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, stating that solutions would be found for the affected people and the country.

The Movement of Ecologists – Citizens’ Cooperation in Cyprus has accused authorities of criminal negligence in the burial of foot-and-mouth diseased carcasses, as the virus spreads beyond the established exclusion zone.

The Veterinary Services are on alert after a positive case of case of foot-and-mouth disease has been located in a cattle unit in Dromolaxia.

Municipal services are at the disposal of livestock farmers, the mayor of Dromolaxia–Meneou said on Monday, following a meeting held on February 27 to address concerns over foot-and-mouth disease. Speaking to CNA, Mayor Andreas Andronikou announced that a municipal employee has been assigned to assist livestock farmers around the clock with any issues related to […]

Cyprus customs authorities are investigating whether a 75-year-old man caught smuggling tobacco products from the occupied north may also have illegally transported hay and animal feed — and whether those goods could be linked to the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. The Customs Department received an anonymous tip around midday on Wednesday alerting officials to the […]

Recognising the seriousness of the public health crisis arising from confirmed cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Larnaca district, Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has proceeded with the immediate…

Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease  AP News

Cyprus is culling thousands of animals and racing to roll out an emergency vaccination campaign as authorities scramble to contain a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with 529,000 EU doses expected to arrive within days. Around 13,100 animals are caught up in the crisis, though officials say the number is fluctuating. Culling has already been completed at […]

Agricultural minister, Maria Panayiotou addressed growing criticism on Wednesday over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, insisting that strict biosecurity measures and a national action plan had been in place from the outset. Speaking after a meeting with representatives of livestock farmers and cheesemakers, she rejected claims of negligence, especially those raised during […]

MPs, farmers, and officials in Cyprus clashed during a heated session of the House agriculture committee over the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, which they described as the 'gravest threat in living memory' to the livestock sector.

Cypriot health authorities have launched a large-scale operation to cull 13,000 animals in the Larnaca region to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

A team of veterinary experts from the European Commission has urgently arrived in Cyprus to review the escalating situation concerning foot-and-mouth disease, as authorities intensify control efforts.

Farmers in Aradippou have begun installing disinfection tanks themselves amid mounting fears that foot-and-mouth disease is spreading and taking on alarming proportions. With support from the Aradippo

South African farmers are facing significant challenges and fears of devastation due to a widespread foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with government officials criticized for a slow response despite a vaccination program.

Greece has issued a warning that a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak on the island of Lesvos could spread across Europe. The government has pledged open-ended aid and compensation for those affected, while also stating it's not the right time for vaccinations.

Agricultural Development Minister Margaritis Schoinas has appealed to local authorities and producers in Lesbos to cooperate with the state in implementing biosecurity measures against foot-and-mouth disease, while also announcing additional support for those affected.

A union warns that approximately half of Cyprus's livestock farmers are unlikely to resume operations after a recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Veterinary authorities in Evros, Greece, are on high alert following the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease case in Malgara, Turkey, located close to the Greek border.

Authorities in Cyprus have started culling pigs at a farm in Palaiometocho after it was confirmed to have foot-and-mouth disease, raising concerns as the infection is outside previously identified zones.

The Greek island of Lesvos is facing millions of euros in damages due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, leading to a blocked port, shut down cheese factories, and cancellations in the tourism sector, with officials set to meet to address the crisis.

Cyprus has confirmed its initial case of foot-and-mouth disease at a pig farm in Palaiometocho, Nicosia, leading to the culling of 4,000 animals.

Makarios Lazaridis, Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, called for immediate support measures and compensation for the effects of foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, particularly in Lesbos.

The Botswana government has addressed public concerns and clarified its position on the culling of livestock in the Ramatlabama area due to an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease.

A dispute over foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus is reportedly threatening the production of the country's traditional halloumi cheese, according to Politico.

Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Makarios Lazaridis, launched a fierce criticism against PASOK, accusing the party of acting as a 'tail' to Pavlos Polakis and Stefanos Kasselakis after they voted against measures supporting livestock farmers and addressing foot-and-mouth disease.

Cypriot veterinary services have confirmed seven additional livestock units tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, bringing the total number of infected farms to 66 as containment efforts continue.

Greek consumers face a shortage and high prices for lamb and goat this Easter, with costs exceeding 12 euros per kilo, primarily due to outbreaks of sheep and goat pox, foot-and-mouth disease, and a reduction in livestock.

Veterinary Services in Cyprus have intensified inspections of slaughterhouses, butcheries, and retail meat outlets in preparation for the Easter holidays, as foot-and-mouth disease cases stabilize.

A new instance of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was detected in Dromolaxia, Larnaca district, bringing the total number of affected farming units in Cyprus to 50.

The foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Cyprus is at a critical juncture with Easter approaching, according to the veterinary association and farmers. Culling has concluded on affected farms, and the first phase of vaccinations is underway.

Farms in Medveďov and Ňárada, located on Žitný ostrov, have successfully recovered from last year's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Herds have been restored, and milk production is anticipated to increase starting this summer.

The agriculture ministry in Cyprus has launched a new website dedicated to foot-and-mouth disease, providing farmers, producers, and the public with information on the illness, biosecurity guidelines, and contact numbers for reporting suspected cases.

Four new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed on livestock farms in Lesbos, bringing the total to 17. Measures for meat and dairy products are being implemented.

The spread of foot-and-mouth disease on the island of Lesbos is taking dramatic dimensions for the primary sector, with the General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine confirming its presence and leading to mass animal culling.

Eight new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed, bringing the total to 13, prompting veterinary services to immediately cull animals in infected farms.

Concerns are rising in Greece over an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, prompting SYRIZA's agricultural development sector to call for immediate financial support measures for those affected.

SYRIZA–PS MEP Kostas Arvanitis has submitted a question to the European Commission, requesting immediate intervention regarding cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Lesbos.

Livestock farmers on Lesbos have initiated a complete blockade of Mytilene port's entry and exit points until Monday evening, protesting concerns related to foot-and-mouth disease.

The Municipalities of Mytilene and West Lesbos will operate with only security staff on Monday, March 23, in protest against measures implemented due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Services in the Region and municipalities of Mytilene and West Lesbos have been suspended ahead of a critical meeting at the Ministry of Rural Development concerning the effects of foot-and-mouth disease on the island.

A second case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected in a livestock unit in Pelopi, Lesbos, prompting local farmers to set up roadblocks in protest.

A second case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in a livestock unit in Pelopi, Lesbos, close to where the initial cases were identified last Monday.

Lesvos placed on alert over foot-and-mouth disease risk  eKathimerini.com

An alarm has been raised after cases of foot-and-mouth disease on a farm in Lesvos. The cases were detected on a farm and the ministry has already taken measures. "Even more dangerous than smallpox...

Cyprus has recorded no new foot-and-mouth disease cases, but authorities are warning that farmers who obstruct sampling and culling operations face administrative fines — as the total confirmed case…

An alarm has been raised in Lesvos as cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed in animals, resulting in the island being placed under quarantine.

The infection rate of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remained stable on Wednesday, with a total of 42 cases recorded in the Republic of Cyprus, as further cullings were carried out in Dromolaxia, Geri…

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is implementing immediate containment and eradication measures after a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease was detected on the island of Lesbos, causing distress among farmers and livestock breeders.

The situation for halloumi production is manageable if conditions remain as they are today and the spread of foot-and-mouth disease is contained, the cheesemakers’ association spokesman Michalis…

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE  eKathimerini.com

The measures to combat the further spread of the foot-and-mouth disease decided on by the cabinet have been lauded as a step “in the right direction” by agricultural organisations on Tuesday.

A case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in cattle, leading to bans on animal movements and slaughter across the entire island to contain the outbreak.

Cyprus faces challenges with EU protocols on foot-and-mouth disease, with the EU Commissioner reaffirming the unambiguous nature of the regulations and the lack of alternative solutions.

South Korea’s quarantine authorities are on high alert as three major livestock diseases, highly pathogenic avian influenza, African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease, spread simultaneously across the country, raising concerns over supply disruptions and higher livestock prices. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Monday that all three diseases remain at the highest of four alert levels, with the government extending its special quarantine period by one month through th

Veterinary services spokeswoman Sotiria Gregoriadou urged livestock farmers on Saturday to comply with protocol against foot-and-mouth disease and focus on the broader effort to eliminate the virus…

Cyprus is now backing the full and strict application of European protocols as the only way to protect livestock farming and shield the wider economy from foot-and-mouth disease, after a week of…

The European Commission is expected to reject Cyprus's request for an exemption from mandatory culling rules for foot-and-mouth disease, farming organizations reported after meeting with EU Health and Animal Welfare Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.

An environmental movement in Cyprus has expressed strong concern over the government's management of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, warning that it poses a threat not only to livestock farming but also to the country's biodiversity and agriculture.

Cyprus faces potential exclusion from the EU's single market if it unilaterally ends the culling of animals affected by foot-and-mouth disease, as warned by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou.

Farmers across Cyprus have given the government until Thursday to meet three demands over the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, warning they will consider direct action if no satisfactory response is…

Cypriot livestock farming is under siege as an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease threatens to decimate the industry and cause retail prices to skyrocket ahead of Easter.

Foot-and-mouth disease has spread in Dromolaxia, Cyprus, extending beyond the initial 10km containment zone, a development that veterinary services had anticipated.

The cabinet approved on Thursday an advance payment of up to €50,000 per livestock unit for farmers affected by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, as authorities seek to contain the spread of the virus and cushion the financial impact on the livestock sector. Agriculture minister Maria Panayiotou said the payment would be made as an initial […]

Cyprus remains in a state of emergency as foot-and-mouth disease continues to severely impact livestock farming.

South Africa has initiated a mass cattle vaccination program to combat a widespread foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The program aims to halt the spread of the highly contagious animal disease.

Cyprus has placed every livestock farm on the island under an emergency lockdown to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, as authorities confirmed 110 cases across 11 infected units holding nearly 14,000 animals. The Veterinary Services of the Agriculture Ministry published the lockdown order in the Official Gazette on Thursday, invoking the Animal Health Laws […]

Cyprus supermarkets are prepared to import meat if necessary to prevent a sharp rise in prices for Easter, following the culling of 13,000 animals due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Cypriot media criticizes authorities for their handling of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Larnaca, drawing parallels to past mismanagement of wildfires and other crises.

Foot-and-mouth disease is causing livestock deaths in Cyprus, prompting the government to launch a vaccination program and implement strict biosecurity measures to protect its halloumi exports.

The Cypriot government has approved approximately €4.5 million in emergency compensation for farmers following the culling of around 13,000 animals affected by a rapidly spreading foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Authorities in Cyprus have established 14 disinfection points and plan five more in a protection zone in response to concerns over foot-and-mouth disease, with no new cases reported.

Authorities in Cyprus have implemented measures, including restricting hunters' movements in affected areas, to control the spread of foot-and-mouth disease following a meeting at the agriculture ministry.

An article discusses how disinformation surrounding foot-and-mouth disease is mirroring patterns observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing parallels between the two.

Authorities have cancelled the Green Monday event in Voroklini following government measures linked to confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease. In a statement, the Voroklini Municipal District said

South African farmers are expressing fears of widespread devastation due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, with criticism directed at officials for a slow response despite a vaccination program being initiated.

Stavros Malas, head of a special scientific committee, stated that inadequate biosafety practices regarding animal movement are responsible for the expansion of foot-and-mouth disease into new regions.

The diagnosis of foot-and-mouth disease cases in livestock farms on Lesbos has created political and party activity, with politicians visiting the island to be informed about the situation.

Livestock farmers in Cyprus staged a protest in Nicosia over the handling of a surge in foot-and-mouth disease cases and culling measures, leading to brief road blockades.

A rare indigenous Cypriot fat-tailed sheep breed faces potential culling after antibodies for foot-and-mouth disease were detected in a flock in Dromolaxia, Cyprus.

A SYRIZA-PS MEP has issued a statement highlighting the severe impact of foot-and-mouth disease, which is reportedly destroying livestock farming and the economy on the Greek island of Lesbos.

Livestock farmers in Lesbos held a rally and blockaded ports in Mytilene to protest the devastating impact of foot-and-mouth disease, with a meeting scheduled with a government official to address the crisis.

The Greek island of Lesvos is currently experiencing an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Farmers on the Greek island of Lesvos have disrupted ferry sailings as a protest against the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease epidemic affecting their livestock.

Cyprus's Easter retail market maintained satisfactory levels, showing resilience despite regional concerns related to the Middle East war and foot-and-mouth disease.

Greece activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to address a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak on Lesbos. Austria has responded by dispatching 60,000 protective items to assist in the containment efforts.

Cyprus's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has spread to 70 infected units, with four new cases confirmed in goat and sheep farms in Larnaca and Nicosia. The Veterinary Services reported the new infections in Dromolaxia-Meneou and Geri.

A total of 2,147 confirmed cases of sheep and goat pox and 25 cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been reported in Lesbos, Greece, affecting 2,655 farms between August 2024 and April 2026.

Cyprus's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has escalated to 54 infected units, with new cases confirmed in the Larnaca and Nicosia districts. Farmers are demanding faster compensation amidst the growing crisis.

Russian farmers in Siberia are reportedly dealing with the culling of cattle due to suspected outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease or pasteurellosis, though authorities have not confirmed foot-and-mouth.

Seven non-EU countries have banned imports of Greek meat following an outbreak and spread of foot-and-mouth disease, impacting the Greek economy and exports.

A Game and Fauna Service officer in Cyprus was rushed to the hospital after inhaling toxic fumes from a powerful disinfectant while assisting with foot-and-mouth disease prevention measures in the Larnaca district.

A Legislative Act has been published in the Government Gazette, outlining emergency support measures for the primary sector on the Greek island of Lesbos, following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Political parties from both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have urged stronger cooperation and joint mechanisms to address the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus, emphasizing environmental and public health protection.

The spread of foot-and-mouth disease is intensifying on Lesbos, Greece, severely affecting the island's primary agricultural sector, with eight new cases confirmed by the General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine.

New cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been reported on the Greek island of Lesvos, increasing the total number of infections.

Support measures, including compensation for milk collected since March 15, have been announced for livestock farmers in Lesbos following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, with government intervention and commitments from Minister Tsiaras.

Cypriot authorities are cautiously confident about containing a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak but stress the necessity of strict adherence to containment measures, facing pushback from farmers.

A second case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected in a sheep farm on Lesbos, leading to the immediate culling of infected animals and increased veterinary surveillance.

The operation of services in the Municipalities of Mytilene and West Lesbos has been suspended due to the impact of foot-and-mouth disease on the island. A crucial meeting regarding the issue is scheduled for Monday, March 23rd, at the Ministry of Rural Development.

A Member of the European Parliament is urging immediate European intervention to address an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on the Greek island of Lesbos, highlighting concerns for primary production, food security, and farmers' livelihoods.

A second outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in a livestock unit in Pelopi, affecting approximately 250 sheep and goats and 15 cattle, all of which will be immediately culled.

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food, in coordination with the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, announced compensation for livestock farmers in Lesbos for milk affected by measures against the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.

The Ministry of Rural Development has imposed a universal lockdown on livestock products from Lesbos, specifically those produced or exported from the island after January 15, to combat foot-and-mouth disease.

Livestock farmers in the Paphos district of Cyprus are protesting new measures implemented by the agriculture ministry, which restrict access to protect animals from foot-and-mouth disease.

Lamb prices in Cyprus have increased by approximately 10% following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the island's livestock sector, with further concerns ahead of Easter, a period of high lamb and goat consumption.

The European Commission confirms that it has been informed of the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in a small cattle and sheep facility in Lesbos. Lesbos: The Commission on the foot-and-mouth disease case –...

A complete lockdown for livestock on the island of Lesvos, after the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease case detected in a cattle farm last Sunday (15/3). Lesvos in lockdown...

Livestock farmers in Yeri, Cyprus, protested outside a livestock unit against the veterinary services' plan to collect animal samples, as tensions rise over containment measures for the spreading foot-and-mouth disease.

SYRIZA-PS's Agricultural Policy department issued a joint statement expressing concern that a confirmed outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Lesbos could devastate Greek livestock, following previous issues with smallpox.

The purchase of milk and dairy products will cease from Thursday due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, leading to protests organized by agricultural cooperatives and associations outside the regional administration.

Members of the bicommunal veterinary committee in Cyprus exchanged updates on the foot-and-mouth disease situation following a request from the Greek Cypriot side.

Cypriot grain producers are calling for stricter measures, including potentially closing crossing points to and from the north, to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. The organization emphasized the need for drastic action.

Foot-and-mouth disease has reached the Geri and Idalion area — one of the most important centres of Cyprus’s dairy industry — after breaking through the 10km surveillance zone that had contained the…

Brussels has placed the whole of Cyprus under an additional restricted zone for foot-and-mouth disease, extending strict movement and export controls across the island until at least May 1, 2026.

Livestock farmers decided on Saturday to give the government until next Tuesday to answer a set of questions over the compulsory culling of all animals in units where foot-and-mouth disease cases are…

The government will support all those affected by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed on Friday evening, while pointing out that violating EU protocols…

EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Olivér Várhelyi is in Cyprus on Friday for key meetings on the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, with the Cypriot government awaiting an answer to its…

Commissioner Varhelyi is traveling to Cyprus to address issues related to foot-and-mouth disease on the island.

Cyprus risks expulsion from the EU Single Market if it fails to adhere to EU regulations regarding the mass culling of animals during foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks, a warning issued by the government to livestock farmers.

Three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in Dromolaxia on Monday afternoon, the agriculture ministry reported on Tuesday.

Eight new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been identified in Livadia and one in Dromolaxia, with more than 7,000 animals culled since the outbreak began, the Veterinary Services said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference, Veterinary Services spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou said the new cases involve eight sheep and goat units in Livadia and […]

Livestock farmers in Cyprus, affected by the culling of their animals to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), have demanded a meeting with the president to express their grievances.

Cyprus’s cabinet has approved advance payments of up to €50,000 per livestock unit affected by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with the amount varying according to the number of animals, as the virus continues to spread across the greater Larnaca area. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou described the package as a first, immediate, and substantive intervention, reflecting […]

Authorities in Larnaca, Cyprus, have culled approximately 1,300 sheep and goats in Aradippou and Livadia due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with plans to cull an additional 2,700 as containment efforts continue.

Cypriot customs and police are investigating a 75-year-old individual for illegally trafficking hay and animal feed from the northern part of the island, following an anonymous tip amid a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Cyprus is grappling with a severe outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, which is devastating the island's livestock sector and causing widespread economic repercussions, including the loss of livelihoods for many.

Farmers in Oroklini concealed foot-and-mouth disease symptoms in their herds for around two weeks before reporting them, allowing the virus to spread across Larnaca district, according to Veterinary…

Foot-and-mouth disease has been present in the occupied areas of Cyprus since December, raising concerns about the primary sector and prompting questions about the effectiveness of official measures taken.

Cyprus’s halloumi exports will continue without disruption after the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia confirmed on Tuesday that they will not impose restrictions on the flagship national cheese, despite an ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting livestock. The assurances followed direct consultations between the veterinary services director, Christodoulos Pipis, and his counterparts in the three countries. […]

Cyprus is contemplating declaring a state of emergency and has deployed the National Guard to prevent a 'total livestock disaster' as the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak escalates into a national security crisis.

Preventive measures against foot-and-mouth disease are being stepped up at livestock units in Aradippou, Athienou, Livadia and Dromolaxia–Meneou, in a bid to contain the virus following confirmed case

A farmer in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, was forced to cull 150 cattle affected by a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, highlighting the severe impact on livestock.

Indonesia’s Riau province is intensifying livestock vaccination efforts in response to an ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.