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.

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 […]

Two separate accidents occurred simultaneously at 7:30 am on the Larnaca-Famagusta motorway in Cyprus, one involving two cars near the Livadia exit and another in the opposite direction, with one person taken to hospital as a precaution.

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.

The Ministry of Culture is initiating the restoration and promotion of a Roman villa near Amyntaio in Florina, Greece, which was part of ancient Eordaia, featuring mosaics and frescoes discovered at the "Livadia" site within the Hellenistic city of Petres.

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