Tag: forestry department

Paphos wildfires threaten homes near Giolou

Cyprus September 17, 2026 at 10:04

Two wildfires broke out in the Paphos district on Wednesday, with homes threatened near Giolou and firefighting crews also responding to incidents in the...

Two fires break out in Cape Greco – Arson not ruled out

Cyprus August 31, 2026 at 12:39

Two fires broke out on Monday morning along the road from Sea Caves towards the Cape Greco Environmental Information Centre, but were quickly extinguished...

Unexploded shell found near Kalo Chorio firing range

Cyprus August 27, 2026 at 10:14

National Guard and police investigating discovery The National Guard and police have been on alert since Wednesday after an unexploded shell was discovered during efforts...

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...