‘Week of the Tree’ kicks off on Sunday
The Tree Festival, which takes place each year on the fourth Sunday in November in Cyprus, has been celebrated on the island since 1920, the...
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Forestry department denies getting cheated over helicopters
The Department of Forests denied on Monday that it got a raw deal in relation to the leasing of two firefighting helicopters, after a local...
2022 was ‘excellent’ year for managing fires says forestry department
2022 has been the most successful in terms of fire management and prevention efforts for decades, the forestry department said Monday. Of the 179 fires...
Using tools to forage for mushrooms forbidden, says Forestry department
As Cyprus enters its mushroom picking season, the forestry department is calling on the public not to use rakes as this violates the law surrounding...
Audit office says ‘absurd’ they leaked report
The auditor-general’s office on Tuesday called suggestions it leaked reports on irregularities in the leasing of firefighting helicopters to the press as “absurd”. The office...
Forestry department to step up use of drones
The use of drones by the forestry department is set to be stepped up further after their introduction in August to monitor areas at the...
Traffic at Larnaca airport restored after minor accident
Traffic has been restored at Larnaca airport after it was diverted because of an accident that took place at the airport’s runway earlier on Friday....
Forestry Dept defends its chopper choice
All processes followed were in line with the Republic’s laws and regulations said the forestry department on Wednesday responding to allegations of irregular dealings in...
Police say lit coals caused Pedoulas fire
Lit coals caused the fire in Pedoulas on Wednesday evening which was swiftly brought under control by six firefighters and two firetrucks. The incident has...
Exness donates three fire trucks to forestry department (video)
Three fire trucks have been donated by the company Exness to the forestry department’s firefighting unit. The agriculture minister and head of the forestry department...
