Cyprus

Following official confirmation of FMD in Cyprus earlier this year, 120 farms have reported infection with FMD. Initially identified in the Larnaca region, the disease has since spread to Nicosia and Limassol. With Cyprus having the fourth highest livestock density in the EU, over 70,000 animals have been culled, and the government has announced a €28 million support package (co-funded by the EU) to provide compensation, income support, and help farmers rebuild production.

In response to the outbreaks, Cypriot authorities have launched a vaccination campaign. 500,000 vaccines were provided by the EU. Authorities claim that the vaccination programme is helping to slow disease spread. 

Farmers in Cyprus have been frustrated by the Ministry's response to the outbreaks, claiming that the disease is threatening their livelihoods. Under EU rules, when FMD is detected on a farm holding, all susceptible animals must be culled. However, following pressure from the farming sector, the Cypriot Presidency asked the Commission to limit culling to only the infected animals. This request was rejected. Farmers have also been frustrated at the lack of compensation. Further protests are being planned. 

FMD was also reported in the Turkish controlled north of Cyprus in December 2025.

Greece

In March, Greece confirmed its first case of FMD in 25 years. Detected on the island of Lesvos in the mountainous Pelopi region, the island has now reported 96 outbreaks, with disease covering much of the island. 

FMD in Germany, Slovakia and Hungary

In 2025, Germany (1 outbreak), Slovakia (6 outbreaks) and Hungary (5 outbreaks) reported infection with FMD.

Germany regained FMD free status in April 2025, Hungary on 10 September 2025, and Slovakia on 31 October 2025, after implementing successful control measures.