A fire has erupted in the Fasouri region of Limassol, prompting a rapid and coordinated response involving five firefighting aircraft and ground vehicles from both the local forestry department and British base. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area to facilitate emergency crews’ access and efficiency in extinguishing the blaze, with international support further enhancing the firefighting efforts.
Larnaca health officials are ramping up efforts to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito by conducting extensive spraying in critical areas and targeting potential breeding grounds like rainwater grates and construction sites. Residents are being educated on eliminating breeding sites and urged to maintain cleanliness to control the mosquito population.
In Nicosia, a recent drug bust resulted in a fourth arrest after police seized 250 grams of crystal meth and 60 grams of cannabis at a local residence. This crackdown is part of efforts to dismantle drug networks and ensure community safety through strategic law enforcement actions and public involvement.
