Government to stand by FMD-affected farmers

The government will support all those affected by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed on Friday evening, while pointing out that violating EU protocols would cut off Cyprus’ funding.

Earlier in the day, Christodoulides met with the farmers and agricultural organisations.

“I would like to say that this is certainly a crucial moment. We all understand how crucial times are, which demand difficult decisions with the only aim – and this is important ...