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Emergency Meeting at the SEC on Foot and Mouth Disease

Published February 24, 2026, 09:05
Emergency Meeting at the SEC on Foot and Mouth Disease

An emergency meeting is taking place at the Search and Rescue Coordination Center (SEC) in Larnaca, chaired by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Kostas Fytiris, regarding the response to foot and mouth disease. The meeting is attended by representatives from the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Veterinary Services, the Police, the National Guard and the Fire Service. The purpose of the meeting is to coordinate actions to address the epidemic and prevent further spread of the virus. The presence of representatives from various state agencies underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need for coordinated action.