Israel: Israel will dispatch assistance to Cyprus to help combat the wildfires, using Israeli Air Force aircraft, according to a statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel. The aircraft are scheduled to depart this evening. According to Cyprus News Agency, at the direction of Israel’s
Nicosia: Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus expressed on Thursday in a written statement his “deep shock” over “the tragedy that has struck our island as a result of the devastating fires that are still raging.” According to Cyprus News Agency, “our grief and sorrow are beyond words, both for the loss
Nicosia: The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Karim Badawi, is visiting Cyprus for two days to engage in discussions with key Cypriot officials. On Thursday, Badawi is scheduled to meet with the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, alongside Cyprus’ Energy Minister, George
Nicosia: Greece is set to deploy 26 forest firefighters to Cyprus to aid in combating ongoing wildfires. The Hellenic Republic’s initiative aims to bolster the efforts of ground forces currently engaged in firefighting activities across the island. According to Cyprus News Agency, Andreas Kettis, spokesperson for the Fire Service, announced
Limassol: Ongoing flare-ups have prevented the teams of the Limassol District Administration from conducting on-site damage assessments from the devastating fire affecting Limassol, however dozens of citizens have reported the damage they suffered to properties and vehicles. By midday, reports indicated damage to 53 residences, of which 32 were completely
Limassol: In view of the situation with the fire in the Limassol district, the meeting that the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, was scheduled to have on Thursday with the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt, Karim Badawi, has been cancelled, according to an official press release.
