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...
Forest fires
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...
Warnings over high temperatures and extreme fire risk (Updated)
The met office on Saturday afternoon issued an orange warning of high temperatures on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius inland, 34C...
Roadside parking now banned near Konnos beach
Authorities on Wednesday said that from now on parking is forbidden along the forest road leading to Konnos beach in Ayia Napa in the Cape...
Extra aircraft to beef up summer fire response
Cyprus on Monday received two additional aircraft as the risk of forest fires has spiked due to abnormally high temperatures, which are expected to continue...
Two forest fires so far this weekend, fire service appeals to public
Two forest fires broke out so far over the Easter weekend the forestry department said on Sunday, making an appeal to the public to avoid...
Forestry department stages strike over staff levels (updated)
The forestry department staged a two-hour strike on Thursday morning, protesting against ongoing understaffing at the department, though the environment ministry announced on Wednesday that...
