Emergency services prepared to battle fires as summer approaches
The island’s emergency services will confirm their readiness when it comes to battling fires during a meeting with President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday, interior minister...
Forest fires
Our View: More than lip service needed to fight forest fires
Despite this year’s extended cold snap, we’re only a couple of months away from probably yet another scorching summer, which was brought home to us...
Fire upgrade committee given 15 days to submit their priorities
The president has ordered that the recommendations of the fire services for their upgrade be prioritised within 15 days, as the state seeks to bolster...
Greece and Cyprus combine fire-fighting expertise
Cyprus and Greece have joined forces in a “milestone” collaboration to use their scientific expertise in tackling forest fires. The Cyprus Institute (CyI), the National...
China supports forests with €62,000 donation
By Lanting Liu The Chinese Embassy has donated €62,000 to the Cyprus Forest Association to develop a forest park at Melini in Limassol, contributing to...
Audit Office criticises lack of strategic plan for forest fires
The threat of forest fires in Cyprus is exacerbated by rural depopulation and climate change, while the nation lacks a comprehensive strategic plan to prevent...
Red alert for forest fires on Monday
Cyprus on Monday will be on red alert for forest fires, the forestry department said on Sunday, calling on the public to be particularly careful....
Forests after the fire: let nature do its job
Tree planting programmes and reforestation after a fire require a delicate balancing act By Antigoni Pitta State forest has not escaped unscathed from the fires...
Cars banned from forest roads at night
The forestry department on Wednesday has prohibited the movement of private cars on forest roads without a specific reason from 9pm until 4am every night...
Nighttime car ban on forest roads extended
The nighttime ban on cars on forest roads was extended on Tuesday until Saturday, the forestry department said. According to announcement from the department, cars...
