Civil Defence on high alert as wildfire risk remains high
Cyprus Civil Defence is on heightened alert because of the increased risk of wildfires, with patrols being carried out to support prevention efforts and ensure a rapid response if needed, ...
State schoolchildren treated as ‘second class’ over safety, auditor-general says
Pupils who attend state schools are treated as “second class” in comparison to those who attend private schools, auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou wrote in a report on fire safety in school ...
Extreme fire risk, warns fire service
The risk of wildfires in Cyprus is extremely high, the fire service warned on Sunday, urging the public to stay alert and act responsibly.
Speaking through a post on the ...
Justice minister joins calls for firework clampdown
Justice Minister Anna Procopiou on Tuesday vowed to increase fines and penalties against people guilty of causing fires, with special emphasis on those using fireworks “dangerously and irresponsibly”.
Speaking to ...
Risk of fires on red alert for eighth consecutive day
The forestry department informed the public on Friday that the risk of fires remains at the “Red Alert” level for the eighth consecutive day.
At the time of its press ...