Livestock farmers in Cyprus are protesting the culling of animals due to foot-and-mouth disease, leading to significant road blockades. Protesters have shut down key junctions like the Rizoelia roundabout and Larnaca port.

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are planning a protest at the Rizoelia roundabout in Larnaca to demonstrate against the mass culling of animals due to a foot and mouth disease outbreak, coinciding with the arrival of EU leaders.

Nine livestock associations in Eastern Macedonia-Thrace, Greece, have submitted a request to the Minister of Rural Development and Food, demanding fair compensation for mandatory animal confinement due to animal diseases.

A livestock farmer from Lesbos, Manolis Konstantidellis, described the economic devastation for local farmers, stating that the island has become a 'vast cemetery of sheep' following a catastrophic event.

Livestock farmers on Lesbos have maintained a blockade of Mytilene port for a sixth consecutive day, leading to concerns about the island's supplies amidst ongoing protests.

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.

Livestock farmers in Mytilene, Greece, have blockaded both commercial ports, preventing the delivery of goods and leading to shortages in the island's supermarkets.

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.

The Dutch cabinet is offering subsidies to livestock farmers who commit to reducing their cow numbers for three years, aiming to address environmental concerns.

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.

Former Greek minister Notis Mitarakis expressed surprise at his name being linked to an OPEKEPE case concerning a subsidy for two livestock farmers in Chios, stating he only received a letter about their issues in 2021.

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) announced a support package to assist livestock farmers and other businesses and individuals impacted by foot and mouth disease.

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 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.

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are facing financial devastation due to the rapid spread of foot and mouth disease, which has necessitated the culling of thousands of animals.

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.

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.

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…

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 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.

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.

Serbian livestock farmers are facing unexpected financial losses as the government has capped subsidies for first-calving heifers at 20 animals per farm, a decision made without prior announcement.

Disy leader Annita Demetriou met with animal farmers in Aradippou, Cyprus, who are facing what has been described as the 'gravest threat in living memory' to their professional lives.

Livestock farmers in Cyprus blocked a major roundabout and confronted the Justice Minister, now threatening to march on an EU leaders’ working dinner in protest of foot-and-mouth disease culls.

A video shows jackals digging through trash on the Pelješac peninsula, with their increasing numbers creating issues for local livestock farmers, prompting a reward for culling.

The Serbian Ministry of Agriculture announced that livestock farmers will no longer be required to justify their subsidies with invoices. This change aims to simplify the process for receiving financial incentives.

Margaritis Schoinas, Minister of Rural Development and Food, welcomed the opening of Mytilene port by livestock farmers during the inaugural meeting for the consultation on the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2028-2034.

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.

Livestock farmers on Lesbos are continuing their protests for a sixth day, leading to significant shortages of basic products in the local market due to disruptions in the supply chain.

Greek livestock farmers are escalating their protests after a meeting at the Ministry of Rural Development yielded no results, vowing to continue their struggle.

Livestock farmers in Greece held a mass rally, expressing desperation and demanding immediate solutions for the primary sector. A meeting was held at the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy to address their concerns.

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.

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.

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.

A new disease detection drive is providing a significant boost for livestock farmers in Kenya, aiming to improve animal health and productivity.

Morocco has launched a new phase of financial support for livestock farmers, which follows a nationwide verification process aimed at ensuring the preservation of female sheep and goats crucial for breeding.

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.

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 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.

PASOK has launched a strong attack on the Greek government, accusing it of inadequacy and inaction regarding the unprecedented crisis faced by Greek livestock farmers due to epidemics, citing insufficient prevention and underestimation of risks.

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.

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 meetings with EU Commissioner Varhelyi over what can only be described as the barely concealed demands of political parties, livestock farmers, and agricultural organisations — that Cyprus receive preferential treatment, sparing it both the culling of animals on infected premises and the export restrictions on dairy products that apply to every other EU member […]

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…

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 […]

Serbian livestock farmers are facing unexpected losses of millions of dinars after the state abruptly limited subsidies for first-calf heifers to 20 animals per farm, despite previous expectations of 100,000 dinars per animal.

Livestock farmers are gathering at Rizoelia roundabout in Larnaca on Thursday to protest the ongoing mass culling of animals due to the foot and mouth outbreak, while the police will be present to…

The Federation of Agricultural Associations of Lesbos will hold an open general assembly in response to the morning termination of the Mytilene port occupation by protesting livestock farmers on the island.

PASOK-KINAL President Nikos Androulakis held a meeting with livestock farmers, cheesemakers, and producers in Lesbos, proposing five measures to support them during his visit to the island.

Greece's Minister of Rural Development, M. Schoinas, has hailed the reopening of Lesbos port as a positive development following protests by the island's livestock farmers.

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

Lesbos is experiencing severe shortages of basic products in supermarkets, with shelves empty of fruits, vegetables, and meat. This is due to ongoing protests by livestock farmers, now in their fifth day, preventing trucks from operating.

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

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 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.

Livestock farmers in Mytilene, Greece, staged a protest by occupying the ramp of a passenger ship and pouring milk into the sea, turning the water white.

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

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.

Farmers in Kompoti, Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece, are in despair due to continuous wolf attacks on their herds, reporting daily losses of livestock.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras, met with the Panhellenic Union of Livestock Breeders in Thessaloniki to address issues concerning Greek livestock farming and the prevention of animal diseases.

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a sweeping nine-point support package for livestock farmers on Monday as Cyprus’s foot-and-mouth outbreak continues to spread, pledging full compensation, income support and a long-term plan to rebuild the sector. Speaking at the Presidential Palace after a Cabinet meeting, Christodoulides said the government had already decided on 5 March to offer […]

Livestock farmers in Larnaca, Cyprus, blocked roads in protest against the mandatory culling of animals linked to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Protests intensified with farmers gathering in Oroklini.

Livestock farmers in the Larnaca district on Wednesday staged a protest against the ongoing culling of animals in the aftermath of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the area in recent weeks.

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.

Serbian livestock farmers expecting 100,000 dinars per first-calver are facing an unpleasant surprise as the state has limited payments to 20 animals, leading to millions in losses due to new Ministry

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 […]