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Varhelyi's clearing, Maria's scooter and the incurable political disease

Published March 15, 2026, 12:13
Varhelyi's clearing, Maria's scooter and the incurable political disease

The visit of European Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi to Nicosia confirmed that there will be no change in European protocols for dealing with foot-and-mouth disease, meaning that wherever there is a case, the animals of the entire livestock unit will be euthanized. The article focuses on criticism of the Cypriot government for the delay in taking measures to address the spread of foot-and-mouth disease from the occupied territories, despite warnings from the EU. It is pointed out that the lack of immediate response and the failure to implement mass vaccination in the free areas endanger the country's livestock farming. The article concludes with a strong criticism of the Minister of Agriculture and the government in general, for inaction and ineffective crisis management.