Cyprus is entering the 2026 fire season with its largest-ever aerial firefighting fleet, but a wide-ranging meeting chaired by the President identified staffing shortages, stalled institutional reform and pending legislation as areas still requiring urgent attention. The meeting, held at the Presidential Palace, reviewed the country’s civil protection readiness. Cyprus has 14 primary aerial assets … Continue reading 5,000 fires a year, 90% caused by humans: Cyprus races to close gaps before fire season