Cyprus Times

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Concerns in Nicosia

Published February 24, 2026, 17:06
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Concerns in Nicosia

Concerns are being expressed in South Nicosia regarding the proximity to villages where cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been recorded. Mayor Stavros Chatzigiannis emphasizes the need to protect the Green Line since December and has taken preventive measures in cooperation with local farmers. The municipality has 75 farms with approximately 40,000 animals, and the Mayor calls on the Department of Agriculture to take overall responsibility for dealing with the situation. There is disagreement regarding the coverage of the cost of preventive measures, with the Municipality proposing the immediate start of procedures and future coverage of expenses by the Ministry. The distance from the outbreaks in Aradippou is small, which increases the risk of disease spread.