Farmers Seek Meeting with President Regarding Animal Culling
April 24, 2026
Farmers in Cyprus are requesting a meeting with the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, to discuss the mass culling of animals due to foot-and-mouth disease. Their representative, Stella Petrou, stated that farmers shouldn't be blamed for the inconvenience caused to people trying to get to work, warning that the situation may escalate if the President does not meet them. The decision to protest at the Rizoleias roundabout was made recently, and farmers are committed to continuing their fight against the culling. They are seeking support from other organizations and warn of the potential impact these decisions will have on their livelihoods.