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DISY-AKEL Criticize Panayiotou: "Tragic Results - It's Truly Depressing"

Published March 12, 2026, 09:12
DISY-AKEL Criticize Panayiotou: "Tragic Results - It's Truly Depressing"

The management of foot-and-mouth disease and the government's responsibilities were discussed on the “Protosevido” show. DISY MP Savvia Orphanidou accused the government of poor management of the problem, both preventively and reactively, while AKEL MP Aristos Damianou emphasized the need for accountability. Both MPs expressed their solidarity with farmers affected by the epidemic, while Ms. Orphanidou accused the government of ignoring warnings from DISY. Mr. Damianos expressed concern about the management of dead animals, highlighting the risks to public health.