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31. Power issue may have sparked deadliest wildfire in Greece

Investigators suspect a faulty power cable may have caused Greece’s worst wildfire this year, said sources close to a probe over the blaze that killed one woman and torched 10,000 hectares near Athens, covering a total area about the size of Paris....

32. Ongoing wildfire battle: Attica firefighters tackle new outbreaks

Firefighting efforts are ongoing through the night to control wildfires in northeast Attica, primarily affecting the Mount Penteli and Lake Marathon areas. ...

33. Authorities issue new evacuation orders as Attica fire spreads

Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fierce blaze in northeast Attica that ignited Sunday afternoon in Varnavas and has since spread to Penteli, endangering Nea Makri. Despite the extensive efforts of emergency services, the fire has rapidly intensified....

34. Cyprus ready to help Greece as massive wildfire threatens Athens

Cyprus is prepared to assist Greece as a major wildfire rages northeast of Athens, causing significant disruption and damage. The Cyprus Fire Service, led by Chief Fire Officer Nikos Longinos, is in close contact with Greek officials, including Lieutenant General Theodoros Vagias of the Greek Fire Brigade, to coordinate potential support efforts....

35. Firefighters tackle 45 fires in Evia, 37 contained

Firefighters in Evia battled flames throughout the night, with aerial units resuming operations at dawn. ...

36. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco to hit 46°C this week

British families heading to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco this week are being warned to brace for a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 46°C....

37. Wildfire erupts in Paphos district, homes threatened (video)

A wildfire erupted Thursday afternoon in the Paphos district, specifically in the area between Polis Chrysochous and Skoulli. According to local residents, the fire is threatening homes in the vicinity....

38. From TikTok follower to political pundit, a satirical dive into Cyprus politics

I've decided to get more involved in politics. Since I'm a bit curious, I've started obsessively following what's happening in Brussels. No, I didn't sit down to study because I'm also a bit lazy....

39. Fire ravages Kelokedara-Trachypedoula area

Firefighters battled flames through the night in the area between Kelokedara and Trachypedoula, Community Council President Marios Zachariadis said Friday....

40. Wildfire subsides, surveying of damage begins

The raging fire in Paphos has subsided, according to statements made by the Minister of Agriculture following the Council of Ministers meeting....

41. Heatwave intensifies as wildfires rage in Paphos

42. Search for Michael Mosley intensifies with divers in Symi

Divers have joined the continuing search for British broadcaster Michael Mosley after he went missing while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi....

43. Fires break out at migrant minor hotel in Larnaca

Two fires erupted last night and early this morning at a hotel in Oroklini, Larnaca district, which is hosting unaccompanied migrant minors....

44. Firefighters battle blaze in Limassol amid strong winds

A fire broke out at noon on Friday in the area of Agios Sylas in Limassol, fueled by dry grass and wild vegetation and exacerbated by strong winds....

45. Early morning fire destroys two cars in Nicosia

Authorities were alerted in the early hours of May 30 after a fire broke out in two company cars in Nicosia....

46. Firefighters continue to battle raging blaze in Agios Syla

A fire that broke out yesterday afternoon in the industrial area of Agios Syla in Limassol has prompted aerial water drops since the first light of day....

47. Europe's heat-related deaths surge by 30% in 20 years, report finds

Scorching weather has baked Europe in more days of “extreme heat stress” than its scientists have ever seen....

48. Cyprus welcomes 259 new Fire Service members

Minister of Justice and Public Order, Marios Charalambous, announced the imminent completion of the recruitment process for 259 new firefighters, bolstering the current Fire Service strength of 680 members. ...

49. Building collapse in Pasalimani claims one life

Firefighters have rushed to Neorion Street, on the Moutsopoulou coast in Pasalimani, where a two-story building collapsed shortly before 10 a.m. ...

50. Tractors block streets with beets and manure in EU protest

Farmers threw beets, sprayed manure at police and set hay alight on Tuesday as hundreds of tractors again sealed off streets close to the European Union headquarters, where agriculture ministers sought to ease a crisis that has led to months of protests across the 27-member bloc....

51. Hailstorms paralyzed Cyprus on Green Monday, roads turned into rivers

Green Monday in Cyprus was marred by severe weather conditions, causing widespread disruption across the island....

52. Explosion rocks gas station in Nicosia (pics)

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating a possible bomb explosion that occurred early this morning at a Petrolina gas station located on Makarios Avenue, directly across from the migration department....

53. Police car engulfed in Nicosia blaze

Authorities were put on alert after a fire broke out in a vehicle around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27th, in Strovolos. ...

54. Historic mansion reduced to ashes in devastating fire (video)

A listed neoclassical mansion, the Pavlidis mansion, located in the heart of Limassol's historic center, has been completely destroyed by a fire that erupted around 11:30. The blaze, under investigation for its origin, posed challenges for firefighters due to the city's central location and difficulties in accessing the site....

55. Fire damages two cars outside home in Limassol

Limassol faced a tense situation on Monday night (19/02) as flames consumed two parked vehicles outside a residential property, prompting a rapid response from local police and firefighters....

56. Paphos tyre shop goes up in flames

A fire broke out in a tyre shop in Paphos early Thursday, causing extensive damage to the building and its contents, police said....

57. Prosecutor's car torched in Paphos

A fire erupted on the night of the third at around 21:30, engulfing a car owned by a 50-year-old Public Prosecutor from the Paphos District Court, as reported by Assistant Police Director Michael Nicolaou....

58. Dog's bark saves neighbor's home from flames

In the quiet town of Arlington, Washington, a furry hero emerged in the dead of night, changing the tune of a seemingly ordinary evening....

59. Guinness recognizes oldest person to conquer Grand Canyon on foot

In a testament to the adage that age is just a number, 92-year-old Alfredo Aliaga Burdio has etched his name into the annals of adventure by becoming the oldest person to conquer the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim on foot....

60. Ayios Dometios warehouse devoured by raging fire

A blaze erupted on Tuesday afternoon, sending the Fire Service into immediate action as it engulfed a warehouse in the Nicosia District, specifically in the Ayios Dometios area. ...