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1. Aircraft deployed to combat Paphos fire after Limassol flames tamed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aircraft-deployed-to-combat-paphos-fire-after-limassol-flames-tamed

A new wildfire has broken out in the Paphos district, specifically in the Pittokopos area, just hours after a blaze in Limassol was brought under control....

2. Dead fish wash ashore at Athalassa Park

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-fish-wash-ashore-at-athalassa-park

Visitors to Athalassa Park in the capital were met with a disturbing sight on Friday, as dozens of dead fish were found washed ashore in various areas of the park....

3. First Lady’s ''Let’s Go Troodos!'' Festival draws crowds despite rain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-lady-s-let-s-go-troodos-festival-draws-crowds-despite-rain

The ''Let’s Go Troodos!'' Festival, organized by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, attracted large crowds on Saturday at the Presidential Residence in Troodos, marking the first time the venue opened to the public....

4. Fire risk escalates as winds reach up to 6 beaufort

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-risk-escalates-as-winds-reach-up-to-6-beaufort

The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has issued a warning about the heightened risk of forest fires due to very strong winds expected from Friday through Sunday....

5. Final decisions on Akamas projects approaching

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/final-decisions-on-akamas-projects-approaching

According to Pavlos Neophytos in this Sunday's Kathimerini, the development of the Akamas road network, crucial for the area's infrastructure, faces significant delays due to environmental concerns and ongoing investigations....

6. The Cypriot Hill Station

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-cypriot-hill-station

"Next Thursday, His Excellency the High Commissioner will depart from here with his family to go to his residence in Troodos for a vacation."(June 25, 1910). ...

7. Authorities issue new evacuation orders as Attica fire spreads

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

8. Cyprus sends firefighting planes to North Macedonia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sends-firefighting-planes-to-north-macedonia

Cyprus has dispatched two firefighting planes to North Macedonia to aid in battling forest fires in the Chashka and Sveti Nikole regions, the Department of Forests announced Wednesday....

9. Firefighters tackle 45 fires in Evia, 37 contained

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighters-tackle-45-fires-in-evia-37-contained

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

10. Strict penalties for illegal fires as public urged to exercise caution

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strict-penalties-for-illegal-fires-as-public-urged-to-exercise-caution

The Forestry Department has issued a ''Red Alert'' for Tuesday as regards the risk of eruption and spread of forest fires, on Tuesday, according to the Department of Forests....

11. Cyprus to reopen Forestry College in January 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-reopen-forestry-college-in-january-2025

The Cypriot government has approved the reopening of the Forestry College in January 2025 and the reintroduction of the "Advanced Diploma in Forestry" program......

12. ''We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave...''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-re-having-a-heatwave-a-tropical-heatwave

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for extreme temperatures today. The warning is in effect from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with maximum temperatures expected to reach a scorching 42 degrees Celsius inland and around 32 degrees Celsius in the higher mountain areas....

13. Complaint filed against Larnaca Wetland construction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/complaint-filed-against-larnaca-wetland-construction

The Larnaca Salt Lake Wetland Protection Group has raised alarms over recent interventions in the Natura 2000 site, urging immediate action to halt ongoing projects....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

15. Rescuers brave flames to save dog in Paphos wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rescuers-brave-flames-to-save-dog-in-paphos-wildfire

The dedication and bravery of firefighting teams and volunteer groups are crucial every summer as they battle the fires that plague the island of Cyprus. A recent rescue effort has captured the hearts of many, highlighted by a poignant photo of a rescuer cradling a dog in his arms....

16. Countries must create greenspaces by 2050, according to new EU law

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/countries-must-create-greenspaces-by-2050-according-to-new-eu-law

The European Union has approved a new law aimed at restoring nature across its member countries, according to a report by Kathimerini's Alexandra Voudouri. ...

17. Brace yourself for another scorcher!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brace-yourself-for-another-scorcher

The relentless heatwave in Cyprus shows no sign of abating, with temperatures continuing to sizzle above 40 degrees. Today, Thursday (13/06), the mercury is expected to skyrocket to a scorching 43 degrees. An orange warning is in effect from 12:00 noon until 17:00....

18. Wildfire subsides, surveying of damage begins

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-subsides-surveying-of-damages-begin

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

19. Fire rages out of control, illegal garbage dump possible cause (pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-rages-out-of-control-illegal-garbage-dump-possible-cause-pics

A fire that broke out around 12:39 on Tuesday afternoon between the communities of Psathi and Polemi in Paphos is still raging out of control, and has spread to the communities of Kourtaka,...

20. Cyprus continues to sweat under the scorching heat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-continues-to-sweat-under-the-scorching-heat

Cyprus' Meteorology Department issued new warnings on Thursday for extreme maximum temperature, as the heatwave in the Mediterranean island continues...

21. Cyprus braces for extreme heat and high fire risk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-extreme-heat-and-high-fire-risk-tomorrow

The Cyprus Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for extreme high temperatures on Tuesday, with inland temperatures expected to soar to around 42 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit). The warning is in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time....

22. Forest fires ravage Cyprus, authorities issue red alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-fires-ravage-cyprus-authorities-issue-red-alert

A series of wildfires have engulfed parts of Cyprus, prompting urgent response efforts from firefighting teams....

23. Heat wave hits Cyprus, red alert for forest fires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heat-wave-hits-cyprus-red-alert-for-forest-fires

Cyprus is bracing for its first heat wave of the summer today, with temperatures expected to soar to 40 degrees Celsius......

24. Firefighters battle blaze in Limassol amid strong winds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

25. Nicosia fire under control, Paphos flames prompt new alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-fire-under-control-paphos-flames-prompt-new-alert

Authorities breathe a tentative sigh of relief as they announce the containment of the wildfire in Anogyra, offering a glimmer of hope amid Cyprus's ongoing battle against devastating blazes....

26. Inferno engulfs Agios Syla industrial zone forcing evacuations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inferno-engulfs-agios-syla-industrial-zone-forcing-evacuations

A fierce fire erupted Thursday afternoon in the industrial district of Agios Syla, escalating beyond containment. ...

27. Cyprus faces early wildfire scare amid resource shortage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-early-wildfire-scare-amid-resource-shortage

According to Kathimerini reporter Ioanna Kyriakou, this April has brought a sense of deja vu to Cyprus, reminiscent of June and early summer. A massive fire erupted on Wednesday morning in the Parekklisia state forest in Limassol district,...

28. Scottish forest holds key to rare truffle's origins

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scottish-forest-holds-key-to-rare-truffle-s-origins

Naturalists have stumbled upon a rare species of truffle nestled within a Scottish forestry plantation earmarked for transformation into an Atlantic rainforest habitat....

29. Akamas road irregularities demand answers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-road-irregularities-demand-answers

A series of pressing questions has emerged concerning irregularities in the initial phase of the road network construction in Akamas....

30. Hotel Berengaria €40M revival sparks environmental debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotel-berengaria-€40m-revival-sparks-environmental-debate

Positively, the Environmental Authority has conditionally approved the revival and operation of Hotel Berengaria and the construction of houses in Prodromos....

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