The outbreak of three simultaneous wildfires on Sunday required the assistance of aerial means for the first time so late in the season, exposing critical vulnerabilities in Cyprus’s aerial firefighting capacity. Occurring just one week before the official start of winter, the fires—in the areas of Kathikas–Akoursos, Pachna, and Koili–Stroumbi—have necessitated an immediate review of … Continue reading Cyprus scrambles to bring back helicopters after most leased firefighting aircraft decommissioned early