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...
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Defence ministry and Airbus sign deal for six light attack helicopters
The defence ministry and Airbus on Friday signed the deal for supplying the Republic with six H145M light attack helicopters with the option of acquiring...
Cyprus seeks EU exemption from Russia sanctions to meet firefighting needs
The foreign ministry is in negotiations with Brussels in the hopes of securing an exemption from EU sanctions against Russia in case Cyprus is unsuccessful...
Contract signed to lease helicopters to help fight forest fires
The forestry department has signed a contract with a private company for the lease of two helicopters to fight fires during the summer, the department...
Anastasiades stays mum on ‘secret’ US base (Updated: adds former spy chief)
Foreign Minister to brief House after clamour Former secret service chief says heliport at Akrotiri dates back decades By Elias Hazou THE government’s continued...
Cyprus hosted secret US helicopter base for four years, ‘no comment’ says govt
Cyprus said on Wednesday it had no comment on a US official report showing that the island secretly hosted a $70 million American helicopter base...
Case closed on helicopter procurement
Investigators found no wrongdoing in the procurement of five helicopters a decade ago and have proposed closing the case, the attorney-general’s office said on Wednesday....
Helicopters to be bought for National Guard
The Defence Ministry said on Tuesday it is looking to buy helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of the restructuring and modernisation of...
Three hunters rescued from Lofou blaze (Update 5)
The fire services said on Sunday evening they were still battling a blaze in the Lofou area of Limassol that has so far burned 1.5...
Fire in Marathounda almost under control
A fire that broke out in the area of Marathounda in Paphos on Sunday was almost under control at midday, the fire service said. So...
