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Nicosia Mayor Satisfied with Agriculture Department's Response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Published February 25, 2026, 14:45
Nicosia Mayor Satisfied with Agriculture Department's Response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Mayor of South Nicosia, Stavros Chatzigiannis, expressed his satisfaction with the cooperation with the Department of Agriculture regarding the measures to address the foot-and-mouth disease. Following initial concerns he raised about the coordination and responsibilities of the Department, Mr. Chatzigiannis stated that the Ministry of Agriculture and relevant services are taking the suggestions of the Mayors seriously. Furthermore, he mentioned that the problem appears to be resolving, with the installation of automated vehicle spraying systems and the placement of warning signs at spraying points. Communication between the Mayors and the Department of Agriculture is ongoing and constructive, according to the Mayor.