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Environmental Movement Criticizes Government's Response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Published February 24, 2026, 12:03
Environmental Movement Criticizes Government's Response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Cyprus Environmental Movement accuses the government of negligence in addressing the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, highlighting the uncontrolled spread of the disease and its potential impact on livestock farming, biodiversity, and the agricultural economy. The Movement emphasizes the lack of immediate, coordinated, and transparent planning for prevention and control, as well as insufficient support for farmers. It believes that the protection of public health, animals, and the environment should not be treated lightly and calls for full transparency, enhanced controls, financial support for farmers, and collaboration with scientific bodies for a comprehensive prevention strategy.