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1. Cyprus Police helicopter returns from firefighting mission in Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-helicopter-returns-from-firefighting-mission-in-israel

A Cyprus Police helicopter returned to Larnaca Airport on Friday evening after assisting Israeli authorities in battling wildfires....

2. Cyprus first to lend a hand as Israel battles devastating wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-first-to-lend-a-hand-as-israel-battles-devastating-wildfires

As Israel faces what may be the worst wildfire in its history, the Israeli ambassador to Cyprus took to social media with a heartfelt message of thanks:...

3. Major fires in Israel prompt request for help from Cyprus (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-fires-in-israel-prompt-request-for-help-from-cyprus-videos

Wildfires have been sweeping through the western parts of Jerusalem, rekindling concerns in areas affected by similar fires last week. ...

4. Fire season begins with high risk due to drought, officials warn

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-season-begins-with-high-risk-due-to-drought-officials-warn

The Fire Service responds to about 13,000 calls annually, with 8,500 related to fires, Fire Chief Nikos Longinos said Monday, as officials marked the start of Fire Safety Week....

5. Holy Thursday hike turns hairy with cliffside rescue in Palaichori

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-thursday-hike-turns-hairy-with-cliffside-rescue-in-palaichori

What started as a scenic hike in the hills of Palaichori turned into a Holy Thursday adventure two young people won’t forget any time soon....

6. Fire sparked by EAC cables damages home, workshop in Nicosia; Two vehicles burned

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-sparked-by-eac-cables-damages-home-workshop-in-nicosia-two-vehicles-burned

A fire believed to have been sparked by overhead cables in strong winds tore through a residence and metalworks shop in the Nicosia district community of Marki late Friday, damaging two vehicles and rattling a quiet neighborhood....

7. Severe storms batter Cyclades, Athens braces for impact

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/severe-storms-batter-cyclades-athens-braces-for-impact

A fierce storm has swept across Greece, leaving parts of the Cyclades Islands underwater and causing chaos in several regions....

8. Major truck collision on Nicosia-Limassol highway causes fire and traffic disruption

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-truck-collision-on-nicosia-limassol-highway-causes-fire-and-traffic-disruption

A serious traffic accident occurred earlier today on the Nicosia-Limassol highway at the Kofinou-Skarinou intersection, involving two trucks....

9. Building on farm of alleged child abuser destroyed in fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-on-farm-of-alleged-child-abuser-destroyed-in-fire

The fire department was placed on high alert after a fire erupted in a livestock unit in the Larnaca district at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31....

10. Cyprus ready for tough wildfire season

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ready-for-tough-wildfire-season

As temperatures rise and the dry season approaches, Cyprus is preparing for battle—against wildfires. The Department of Forests has received 25 new fire engines, a significant boost to the country's firefighting capabilities, as the government vows to keep strengthening its fire response fleet....

11. Authorities suspect arson as fires break out across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-suspect-arson-as-fires-break-out-across-cyprus

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating whether a recent wave of wildfires was deliberately set, as dozens of blazes erupted over the weekend in Larnaca and Paphos....

12. Wildfire ignites in Ineia, firefighters swiftly contain the flames

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-ignites-in-ineia-firefighters-swiftly-contain-the-flames

A wildfire in the "Sternoua" area near Ineia scorched approximately a tenth of a hectare of shrubland before being brought under control....

13. Fire in Limassol residence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-in-limassol-residence

A fire broke out in a residence in the Omonia area of Limassol on Sunday night, causing damage to the living room and affecting the entire interior of the house due to heat....

14. Fire ravages three-story home in Egkomi, nearby residents evacuated (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-ravages-three-story-home-in-egkomi-nearby-residents-evacuated

A fire broke out late Tuesday night in a three-story wooden house in Egkomi, causing extensive damage and prompting the precautionary evacuation of nearby residents....

15. Limassol fire tragedy: Victims identified as authorities probe cause

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-fire-tragedy-victims-identified-as-authorities-probe-cause

Authorities have released the names of the five family members who perished in a devastating house fire in Limassol early Saturday morning, as investigations continue into what sparked the deadly blaze....

16. Tragic house fire in Limassol claims lives of five family members

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-house-fire-in-limassol-claims-lives-of-five-family-members

A devastating house fire in Limassol early Saturday morning resulted in the deaths of a family of five, including three young children....

17. Hero citizen rescues trapped resident from Larnaca apartment fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hero-citizen-rescues-trapped-resident-from-larnaca-apartment-fire

A Larnaca resident was rushed to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in his second-floor apartment on Monday morning. The real hero of the day?...

18. Christodoulides unveils ambitious plans in State of the Union address

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-unveils-ambitious-plans-in-state-of-the-union-address

President Nicos Christodoulides has outlined a sweeping reform plan for 2025, aiming to enhance governance, strengthen security, and accelerate digital transformation. ...

19. US lifts arms ban, giving Cyprus new defense opportunities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lifts-arms-ban-giving-cyprus-new-defense-opportunities

In a landmark decision, US President Joe Biden, shortly before leaving the White House, included the Republic of Cyprus in key US security assistance programs. ...

20. Biden announces $770 payments for California wildfire victims

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-announces-$770-payments-for-california-wildfire-victims

In an effort to provide swift relief to those affected by California's devastating wildfires, President Joe Biden announced one-time payments of $770 for victims....

21. Zelenskyy offers Ukrainian firefighters to help battle California wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelenskyy-offers-ukrainian-firefighters-to-help-battle-california-wildfires

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a remark from Donald Trump Jr. by offering to send Ukrainian firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in California....

22. Los Angeles wildfires rage on, leaving 11 dead and a city in ashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes

As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....

23. Fire erupted on boat at Limassol Port

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-erupted-on-boat-at-limassol-port

A fire that erupted on a 22-foot tugboat at Limassol port was extinguished by firefighters on Thursday afternoon, officials reported....

24. Wildfires turn Malibu and Hollywood Hills into a charred wasteland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfires-turn-malibu-and-hollywood-hills-into-a-charred-wasteland

The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....

25. Twin wildfires ravage Southern California, devastating celebrity enclave (images)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twin-wildfires-ravage-southern-california-devastating-celebrity-enclave

Two fast-moving wildfires erupted Tuesday in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to flee and leaving a path of destruction across neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades — a scenic, ocean-adjacent area known for its celebrity residents and multimillion-dollar homes....

26. Elderly couple dies in house fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-couple-dies-in-house-fire

A devastating fire late Tuesday night claimed the lives of a married couple, casting a shadow of sorrow during the holiday season. The victims, identified as Evangelos Vasiliou, 73, and his wife Pantelitsa Vasiliou, 80, ...

27. Germany: Nine year old among the dead, 200 injured

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-nine-year-old-among-the-dead-200-injured

A festive evening in the eastern German city of Magdeburg turned into a horrific tragedy on Friday when a car drove through a crowded Christmas market, killing five people, including a nine-year-old child, and injuring more than 200 others....

28. Macron celebrates Notre-Dame’s restoration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-celebrates-notre-dame-s-restoration

Emmanuel Macron has praised the craftsmen and women who worked tirelessly to restore Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was devastated by a fire in 2019. ...

29. Extreme winds push California fires out of control

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extreme-winds-push-california-fires-out-of-control

Fierce winds lashed California on Wednesday, feeding fast-moving wildfires that destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to evacuate....

30. Storm wreaks havoc in Limassol and Paphos, floods hospital and damages farms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-wreaks-havoc-in-limassol-and-paphos-floods-hospital-and-damages-farms

A powerful storm on Saturday brought significant damage to Cyprus, with Limassol and Paphos provinces hit hardest....

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