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.

A critical meeting is underway at the Ministry of Rural Development regarding Lesbos' severe livestock problem, with local representatives warning that villages will empty if an immediate solution is not found.

Representatives of farmers from Lesbos, Greece, are meeting with Minister Margaritis Schoinas at the Ministry of Rural Development to discuss 8 million euros in compensation for dairy businesses, following three days of protests.

Ferry services connecting Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos have been suspended until April 22. The disruption is a direct result of ongoing protests by livestock farmers.

Farmers on the Greek island of Lesbos are continuing their mobilizations for a third consecutive day on Thursday.

The Orthodox Church commemorates the Third Day of Renewal on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, honoring Saints Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene, the newly revealed martyrs associated with Lesbos.

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.

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.

An exhibition featuring coins and stamps that narrate the 1821 Greek Revolution and the birth of the modern Greek state has opened in Kalloni, Lesbos, including a complete series of the first Phoenix currency.

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 decided to completely block all entry and exit gates of Mytilene port until Monday evening, with the port being blocked since Sunday afternoon.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

The Independent Market Control and Consumer Protection Authority in Greece stated that the institutionalized fuel margin in Lesbos covers the pre-crisis period's equivalent, in response to an announcement from the Union of Petrol Station Owners.

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.

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...

The Hellenic Coast Guard rescued 71 migrants in two separate incidents near Farmakonisi and Lesbos, intercepting a speedboat moving at high speed towards the southeastern Aegean.

PASOK President Nikos Androulakis is scheduled to visit Lesbos next week to meet with local livestock breeders and cheesemakers to discuss issues related to foot-and-mouth disease.

A critical meeting at the Greek Ministry of Rural Development with representatives from Lesbos' livestock and production sectors has concluded, with Minister Margaritis Schoinas stating he understands their concerns and that it was a good discussion.

Livestock farmers from Lesbos traveled to Athens to meet with the Minister of Rural Development, expressing their distress and demanding solutions.

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.

Ferry services connecting the ports of Mytilene and Ayvalık (Turkey) have been suspended until April 22 due to ongoing protests by livestock farmers. The demonstrations are taking place at the port of Lesbos.

The Greek government is facing criticism for its handling of a crisis affecting livestock farmers in Lesbos, with the assignment of crisis management to Makarios Lazaridis seen as a devaluation of the farmers' concerns.

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.

A heated public dispute erupted between PASOK MP Panagiotis Doudonis and journalist Vassilis Chioti regarding compensation for livestock farmers on the island of Lesbos.

A delightful one-man Greek restaurant, specializing in flavors from the island of Lesbos, is praised for its exceptionally delicious salad in a new review.

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.

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.

SYRIZA-PS's Agricultural Policy department and sector head Vassilis Kokkalis issued a joint statement calling for the vindication of Lesbos livestock farmers' struggle against perceived government insensitivity.

By decision of North Aegean Regional Governor Kostas Moutzouris, all regional services in Lesbos, except for the Veterinary Service and vehicles, will remain closed tomorrow, March 23, in solidarity with the livestock community.

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 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.

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.

Fuel stations on the Greek island of Lesbos will resume normal operations on Friday after the Lesbos Gas Station Owners' Association suspended the mobilizations that began earlier today.

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...

Fuel stations on the Greek island of Lesbos will begin an indefinite strike tomorrow, March 19, following a decision by the General Assembly of the Lesbos Gas Station Owners' Union.

Pieter Wittenberg, a Dutch humanitarian known for aiding boat refugees on the Greek

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food is preparing a plan to partially lift the ban on cheese distribution from Lesbos, subject to strict biosecurity measures and conditions.

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.

The path is clearing for Greece's first geothermal power generation unit, as the Public Power Corporation (PPC) Renewables is set to select a contractor for the construction of a pilot plant on 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.

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.

Livestock farmers on the Greek island of Lesbos are escalating their protests against financial hardship, which they attribute to the lockdown imposed since March 16. Demonstrators poured milk, discarded animal feed, and blocked passenger entry to a ship.

According to the Greek Orthodox calendar, Tuesday, April 14, marks the 3rd day of Diakainisimos (Easter week) and honors Saints Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene, the newly revealed martyrs associated with Lesbos.

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.

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.

A 130-year-old tradition related to the spring and the new cultivation cycle is commencing in Lisvori, Lesbos, as the land regenerates and offers ideal conditions for sowing.

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.

Hundreds of livestock farmers and other agricultural workers, joined by community representatives, have blocked the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy in Mytilene, Lesbos, to demand immediate solutions to their issues.

Livestock farmers in Mytilene, Lesbos, have intensified their protests by blocking access to the port, causing a ferry to depart without vehicles. The demonstration is led by the Federation of Agricultural Associations of 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.

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.

Livestock farmers on Lesbos have once again blocked the port of Mytilene, expressing strong dissatisfaction over large quantities of milk remaining unsold as part of their ongoing protests.

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 –...

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.

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…

Pieter Wittenberg, a 78-year-old Dutch aid worker known for his humanitarian efforts on Lesbos, has passed away after a serious illness. His death comes months after he was acquitted of human smuggling charges, having ceased his public and humanitarian work last month due to his health.