Tag: forest fires

Cyprus wildfire risk raised to red alert by forestry department

Cyprus August 20, 2026 at 12:17

The Cyprus wildfire risk will reach red alert level on Friday, with the Forestry Department warning of a heightened danger of forest fires starting...

British Columbia wildfire forces thousands to flee their homes

International August 10, 2026 at 13:14

A state of emergency has been declared after thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a fast-moving wildfire spread rapidly in...

Arson probe points to organised gang

Cyprus August 5, 2026 at 09:40

A major wildfire was narrowly avoided in Kornos on Sunday after two people allegedly set off fireworks in dry grass in a pine-covered area,...

42% of Attica’s forests burned over the past decade

International August 4, 2026 at 16:39

Wildfires across Attica have destroyed around 42% of the region’s forest areas over the past 10 years, according to data analysed by Meteo using...

France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells

International August 4, 2026 at 14:55

France wildfires have uncovered a cache of around 400 historic shells and munitions in the village of Le Porge after a devastating forest fire...

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4-year-old Marios to be laid to rest on Tuesday

August 24, 2026 at 10:40

EU Presidency: Cyprus proves its role as EU–Middle East bridge

Cyprus August 24, 2026 at 10:16

The Cyprus EU Presidency highlighted the country's distinctive geopolitical...

Strait of Hormuz sees sharp drop in shipping – Fewer than 20 vessels cross

International August 24, 2026 at 09:39

Fewer than 20 commercial vessels crossed the Strait of...

EU condemns Israel’s E1 settlement plan for the West Bank

International August 24, 2026 at 09:23

The European Union has condemned the Israeli government's decision...

Police checks lead to 14 arrests and 357 citations

Cyprus August 24, 2026 at 09:10

Fourteen people were arrested and 357 traffic citations issued...