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Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Cyprus: Hadjipantela Meeting with EFSA Executive Director

Published February 25, 2026, 10:02
Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Cyprus: Hadjipantela Meeting with EFSA Executive Director

MEP Michalis Hadjipantela met with the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Nikolaus Kriz, to discuss the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus. Mr. Kriz will visit Cyprus next week to assess the situation in collaboration with state services. Mr. Hadjipantela conveyed the concerns of livestock farmers and professional bodies, as well as the measures already taken by the authorities. Emphasis was placed on the need to contain the disease and support affected livestock farmers. Mr. Kriz assured that EFSA is ready to provide scientific assessment and guidance for preventive measures, with the aim of protecting livestock and public health. Mr. Hadjipantela stressed the importance of close cooperation between national and European authorities for a coordinated and effective response to the situation.