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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Cyprus: Criticism Against Government Response

Published February 24, 2026, 12:14
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Cyprus: Criticism Against Government Response

Cyprus is in a state of emergency due to the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, with cases detected in eleven livestock units affecting approximately 14,000 animals. The process of culling and burying infected animals has begun, along with the implementation of strict biosecurity measures and disinfection in affected areas. Various political parties have criticized the government's handling of the crisis, expressing concern about the impact on livestock farming, exports, and the country's economic stability. The Democratic Rally (DISY) emphasized the need for immediate and effective containment of the infection, while ELAM accused the government of failing to take timely measures, especially after the emergence of cases in the occupied territories. The Volt party highlighted the failure to address the problem due to the unresolved Cyprus issue, emphasizing that the disease does not stop at the borders. The Ecologists, for their part, criticized the delay in taking measures by the Ministry of Agriculture and the lack of information to livestock farmers and the public. The government has initiated the necessary procedures to limit the spread of the disease, but criticism from opposition parties underscores the need for faster and more effective action to protect livestock farming and the Cypriot economy.

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