Criminal liability for those who are on illegal vaccinations were highlighted by the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Costas Tsiaras, pointing out that he has sent the complaints to justice After the relevant information that saw the light of publicity.

Coming to the 6th International Conference “Tomorrow Tastes Mediterranean 2025” (TTM 2025) which is held in Kalamata and organized by the Captain Vasilis and Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation and the Torriera Mediterranean Nutrition Center, Mr. Tsiaras said: “I have forwarded all the journalistic information to Prosecutor’s Office of the Supreme Court. If a vaccination that is not within the limits of legitimacy has indeed been performed and may be a reason for the resuscitation of cases, then it is probably an issue that has serious criminal responsibilities. “ The minister said, adding that “this is an issue that will be found in the investigation of justice” and that “there will be complete clarification next time.”

Kostas Tsiaras emphasized that addressing the blessing is a “multifactorial issue”, which requires the cooperation of all stakeholders, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, the Regions, the DAOKs, the farmers themselves and the Greek Police themselves.

“Logos is a durable, long -life virus for over six months. There is a great effort with the participation of all stakeholders to limit its spread as much as possible. “ noted, adding that “There is a slight decrease in cases in the last week, but the effort does not stop.”

The minister reiterated that it operates in the ministry Daily special taskforce where coordinates actions monitoring and controllingas “There is the crucial point. If we do not work together to uproot this particular zoos, we will be confronted with the repetition of the phenomenon. ” He said characteristically.

At the same time, it made it clear that“There is a more general position of the European Commission that compensation cannot be granted if the breeders do not comply with bio -security measures. We must all understand it and put it in absolute priority- not only the ministry’s initiatives, but mainly what concerns everyone’s responsibility. “he said.

Referring to flow of paymentsCostas Tsiaras described the timetable already put into place, pointing out how the delays are due to the great OPECEPE’s resolution attempt and the strict adaptation to the European Commission’s requirements.

As he said, the first payment on organic farming and organic beekeeping for the years 2022–2024 is made within the week. Following are the payments within the October for:

  • feed damages due to animal enclosure due to zoonoses,
  • the areas with loads that could not be cultivated because of Daniel
  • and the basic reinforcement, which is expected to be completed in November.

At the same time “will proceeds and payments to the killed animals while” As Mr. Tsiaras noted ‘With the payment of basic aid will create the possibility of withholding resources in favor of ELGA and will also be given the compensation of ELGA‘. And stressed that “All this is determined during the current and next month”while pointing out that “This is an overall effort that will lead to an OPECEPE Reliable and effective so that payments are made on time. I understand it’s a difficult time, but it’s the time to take the big step, ” Costas Tsiaras ended.

‘Mediterranean diet as a strategic advantage for the durability of the primary sector’

As part of the interventions at the conference, the Minister of Rural Development and Food, referred to Mediterranean as Basic pillar for the durability of Greek primary domain, pointing out that“What is produced in Greece – in a place where production is identified with Mediterranean diet – enables the space to emerge and grow even more.” As he pointed out, through this strategy “We ensure the Treaty of Sustainability of the Greek Primary Sector, while at the same time maximizing the income of Greek farmers.” Mr Tsiaras stressed that the government “It is serving a coherent policy, which comes in response to successive crises in the primary sector, both for Greece and Europe.”

At the same time, the minister noted that the competitiveness of Greek agriculture “It cannot be based on the mass production of agricultural products, but on the production of quality, unique products, identified with the Mediterranean diet.” “The primary sector must operate with the design and logic of producing value added products”he said, pointing out that “The consequences of climate crisis, such as the lack of irrigation water, cause problems that are at risk of production.”. To meet these challenges, he emphasized that the government “is developing a strategic planning, utilizing all available resources”, with large irrigation projects that have already been announced and new small breeding projects that will be announced immediately, recipients with the Municipalities and TEBs.

During the panel, which was co -ordinated by Kathimerini Magazine and Special Editions, George Tsiros and participated: Stefanos Fotiou, Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization, Diego Canga Fano, Deputy Director General and Director of the European Commission, stressed that the Greek diet is the country’s most powerful brandas it combines tasty identity, health and culture, adding that investing in sustainability, innovation and Mediterranean diet is an investment in the future of the country. Special reference made to the young farmersrecognizing that this is a difficult profession, however, as he noted, there are tools in order to pursue the profession.