SOCIAL LENS
Lightning-Triggered Forest Fires Brought Fully Under Control
Swift response prevents spread of two separate blazes in Karvounas and Evrychou areas.
WILDFIRES
Nature
Vegetation Lags Far Behind in Burnt Areas
Some zones devastated by last summer’s Limassol wildfire remain barren, but Bonelli’s eagles offer a rare sign of resilience.
SOCIAL LENS
Alarm at Interior Ministry Over Fire Preparedness in Nicosia and Paphos
Evacuation plans lag behind in two districts as authorities review readiness after last year’s deadly Limassol wildfire.
Policy Analysis
War in the Middle East Stalls Cyprus’ Firefighting and Water Supply Plans
Firefighting aircraft grounded in Jordan – Desalination equipment held up in Israel.
SOCIAL LENS
House Report on Deadly Limassol Wildfire Points to Failures and Coordination Gaps
Parliamentary committees identify delayed response, operational weaknesses and contradictions by officials during the July 2025 fires.
