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“Larnaca Doesn’t Smell of Spring Anymore, It Smells of Death and Injustice” – Young Farmer’s Heartbreaking Message

Published March 12, 2026, 17:13
“Larnaca Doesn’t Smell of Spring Anymore, It Smells of Death and Injustice” – Young Farmer’s Heartbreaking Message

Livestock farmers in Larnaca are experiencing a tragic situation due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Farmers are being asked to slaughter thousands of animals, causing enormous economic and emotional costs. A young farmer, Anastasis Zanettou, expressed his pain and outrage through a heartbreaking message, denouncing the “barbaric slaughter of innocent souls.” He accused the Veterinary Services of the random slaughter of animals and called for humanity and an end to the slaughter. His message is a call for solidarity and the protection of livestock communities. The situation in Larnaca has caused strong reactions and has questioned the policies for dealing with the disease.