Tag: wildfires

Cypriot aircraft in Sardinia after delay, set to depart for France today

The two firefighting planes sent to assist French authorities in tackling major wildfires have arrived in Sardinia after delays at airport stops and are...

Europe heatwave triggers power outages and record temperatures

Power cuts and record temperatures in France Tens of thousands of homes are without power in western France, with temperatures set to peak across the...

Two more EU firefighting aircraft deployed to Cyprus

Cyprus has been included among the high-risk countries where European firefighting forces will be pre-positioned as part of enhanced wildfire preparedness measures announced by...

13 aerial units in firefighting effort with drones and new firefighters

Wildfire incidents have increased in Cyprus in recent years and must be reduced, according to the country’s Chief Fire Officer and National Fire Coordinator,...

Limassol fire recovery cost estimated at €40m for 650 cases

The Limassol fire cost of restoring buildings and structures destroyed in July has been estimated at €40 million, according to the Cyprus Scientific and...

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Police chase and gunshots in Ypsonas

A van chase caused concern in the Ypsonas area...

Turkish-Cypriot man caught with 14,000 duty-free cigarettes at airport

A 57-year-old Turkish Cypriot was caught with 14,000 duty-free...

Young vulture rescued after failing to take flight

The third vulture chick of the year has been...
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