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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Causes Outrage in Aradippou Municipality

Published February 24, 2026, 12:26
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Causes Outrage in Aradippou Municipality

Aradippou is in a state of emergency due to confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease. Livestock farms have been quarantined, causing concern among producers. The Mayor of Aradippou, Christodoulos Partou, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the fact that the municipality was not invited to the emergency meetings held, emphasizing the need for the involvement of local authorities in decision-making. The Municipal Council decided to restrict access to livestock areas, build disinfection systems, and provide logistical support to state services. Mr. Partou stressed that the investigation into the spread of the disease is the responsibility of the state and veterinary services, while the issue is under police investigation. The municipality is willing to help but coordination with the state is required. This situation has put farmers in a difficult position and threatens milk production in the area, which is the largest in Cyprus. The Municipality of Aradippou has taken measures to limit the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, such as controlling entrances and exits to livestock areas and installing disinfection systems. Simultaneously, logistical support is provided to state services to address the crisis. The situation remains worrying and requires immediate and effective action from the competent authorities to protect animals, farmers, and the region's economy. Coordination between the municipality and the state is crucial for the successful management of the crisis.