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Alexandroupolis wildfire ‘worst the EU has faced’

With more than 73,000 hectares burnt, the fires in Alexandroupolis, Greece, are the largest on record the EU has faced, said EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič. In a post on

24th August 2023

Europe

International effort regains control of Limassol wildfire

After reigniting, the fire in the foothills of the Limassol mountains is completely under control with no active front, while firefighting forces on Tuesday launched pre-emptive water drops with the help of

8th August 2023

Cyprus/World

Limassol wildfire finally under control

The massive Limassol wildfire was brought under control on Monday, with authorities informing evacuees that they could return home, as the fire was stopped just metres away from the village of Apsiou.

7th August 2023

Cyprus

Ayios Amvrosios wildfire under control

A wildfire raging on three fronts in the Limassol village of Ayios Amvrosios that destroyed two holiday homes has been brought under control with authorities suspecting arson. The fire department said the

20th July 2022

Cyprus

Four dead in Cyprus wildfire buried in Egypt

Four Egyptian farm workers who died trying to escape Cyprus’ largest-ever wildfire on July 3 were buried in Egypt after their bodies were flown home. Thousands of people gathered at the central

12th July 2021

Cyprus/World

Von der Leyen to visit Cyprus wildfire zone

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Cyprus on Wednesday for a two-day visit to meet firefighters in the wildfire area and deliver the government’s Recovery and Resilience Plan approval.

7th July 2021

Cyprus/Europe

Wildfire deaths shed light on migrant workers

Trade unions and migrant support groups want a probe into the working conditions of four Egyptian labourers who died in the huge wildfire, arguing racism influenced how the incident unfolded. Unions PEO

6th July 2021

Cyprus/World

Over 80 homes destroyed in huge wildfire

At least 80 homes were destroyed during the island’s worst-ever forest fire, with the cost of the destruction running into millions of euros. The devastating fire that started in the Limassol village

6th July 2021

Cyprus

Government denies sluggish response to wildfire

With Cyprus coming to terms with the devastating fire at Arakapas, the worst in the island’s recent history, the government denies it responded slowly to the emergency. The deadly wildfire claimed the

6th July 2021

Cyprus/Europe

Cyprus calls on Israel, EU to help tackle huge wildfire

Cyprus on Saturday requested emergency assistance from Israel and the European Union to help contain a large bush fire raging out of control in the rural hinterland, said Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides.

3rd July 2021

Cyprus/World