The foreign ministry remains in close contact with Greek authorities through its embassy in Athens on Tuesday, and is monitoring developments regarding the severe wildfires raging in northeastern Attica.

So far the ministry has received no requests for assistance, ministry Spokesman Theodoros Gotsis said.

Gotsis reiterated that Cypriots currently in the vicinity of northeastern Attica are advised to carefully follow instructions of the Greek authorities, remain abreast of new information, and call the European emergency number 112 if needed.

Cypriots requiring consular assistance can contact the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Athens at the following numbers:

Emergency phone numbers: +30-6944344901

Landline: +30 210 37 34 800

Fax: +30 210 725 88 86

Email [email protected], website www.mfa.gov.cy/embassyathens

For consular matters, the Foreign Ministry can be reached at:

Consular Affairs Directorate: +357 22 651113 (08:30-15:00, Monday-Friday)

Crisis Management Department: +357 22 801000, +357 22 651295 (08:30-15:00, Monday-Friday), Mobile: +357 97 775998 (after hours / in case of emergency)