Cyprus has requested financial support and the immediate commencement of vaccinations to address the foot-and-mouth outbreak, with 500,000 vaccines earmarked for Cyprus expected to be sent on Tuesday.
On Monday, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou met in Brussels with the health and agriculture commissioners, Olivér Várhelyi and Christophe Hansen, who responded positively to Cyprus’ request for help.
“I have requested financial help from both for our farmers. There was a positive
