https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lightning-strikes-cause-forest-fires-swiftly-contained
Two forest fires caused by lightning strikes were brought under control within minutes on Friday morning after a rapid response by the Department of Forests....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/1-if-not-now-when
The unprecedented crisis our country is experiencing because of the war in the Middle East has revealed just how operationally unprepared we are to manage tensions that may arise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/justice-minister-now-is-not-the-time-for-blame-actually-it-is
Another summer, another wildfire, and once again, the Cyprus government seems utterly unprepared....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-deryneia-deploys-ai-to-spot-fires-before-they-spread
As Cyprus grapples with another sweltering summer and heightened fire risk, the Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia is turning to artificial intelligence for help....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weapons-drugs-and-explosives-found-in-limassol-park
A serious investigation is underway after workers from the Forestry Department found a stash of weapons, drugs, and other items believed to be linked to criminal activity in a Limassol park....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-construction-in-akamas-linked-to-wealthy-businessman-with-political-ties
An investigation conducted by "K" magazine has shed light on eight instances of illegal construction in Akamas, with two cases already in court proceedings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-animal-pens-to-vacation-retreats-the-illegal-conversion-of-akamas-shelters
Several months prior to the scheduled implementation of the Akamas plan, stone buildings are emerging in the heart of the forest, completely unrelated to livestock housing, which abounds in the surrounding area. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-change-and-increased-wildfires
The occurrence of the first wildfires just before we officially enter the summer period can be perceived as a warning of the danger that Cyprus faces in experiencing extreme environmental destruction from fires in the coming period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-four-legged-heroes-who-sniff-out-life-in-turkey-s-ruins
The battle in recent days in the rubble of areas of Turkey and Syria devastated by the earthquake has been uneven. The death toll has exceeded 15,000 in both countries and time is "running out"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-irked-over-mystery-casino-probe
The Republic of Cyprus is asking the European Anti-Fraud Office for more information into a probe of misuse funds, following reports that stolen EU money was pumped into a casino project on the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-investigators-follow-the-money-to-cyprus
Cyprus came on the European Anti-Fraud Office’s radar this week, after it emerged that money allegedly stolen from an environmental project was diverted to a casino project on the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-mega-fires-bring-new-challenge-to-europe
The European Union describes wildfires as “a serious and increasing threat” across the continent....
