In a major boost to Cyprus’ firefighting capabilities, the department of forests received 25 new fire trucks on Friday, reinforcing efforts to combat wildfires ahead of what is expected to be a challenging summer season. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, who attended the handover ceremony, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the department with additional aerial firefighting resources.
Speaking at the event, Panayiotou described the day as a moment of pride
