Sirens to mark anniversaries of coup, invasion
Sirens will sound in all towns on July 15 and 20 as part of events to mark the anniversary of the 1974 coup and Turkish invasion, civil defence said on Wednesday.
It said ...
Cyprus receives international recognition for earthquake preparedness
Cyprus has received certification from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), for earthquake preparedness and response, Civil Defence spokeswoman, Olivia Michaelidou said on Sunday.
Michaelidou told ...
Civil defence exercise uses latest technology
In the framework of the European Artion Programme, members of Paphos Civil Defence on Sunday successfully carried out a search-and-rescue exercise for missing persons in the Mandria community of Paphos.
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Civil defence rescue trapped tourists in Kyperounda
Civil defence confirmed on Tuesday that a group of Czech tourists had been rescued after being trapped in snow earlier in the day.
Spokesperson Olivia Michaelidou told the Cyprus News ...
Civil defence warns public to take measures as storm set to move in
Civil defence on Friday warned the public to take the appropriate measures as heavy rain, thunderstorms, near gale force winds and high seas are forecast for the weekend.
The met ...
Civil Defence members undergo earthquake training (pics)
The rescue unit of Larnaca’s civil defence team participated in a two-day simulation exercise this weekend on preparedness in the event of an earthquake, the third in the past ...