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One day we flood, the next day we burn

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One day we flood, the next day we burn

Two major wildfires have already occurred in Cyprus, one due to mishandling of explosives and the other for unknown reasons. Despite the country’s vulnerability to wildfires due to its dry climate, efforts to acquire aerial firefighting assets have been unsuccessful. Assistance from neighbouring countries, such as Jordan, has been requested during emergencies. The lack of proper firefighting resources has resulted in devastating consequences, with firefighters losing their lives and significant areas of land being burned. The country faces a state of neglect and lack of progress in crucial projects.

A transitional period with lots to do in the garden

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A transitional period with lots to do in the garden

In May, gardens in Cyprus are filled with blooming flowers such as roses, Queen Elizabeth roses, and Texas Ranger shrubs. Fruit trees like oranges, lemons, and olives are popular in gardens, and the last month to feed them with fertilizer is May. Prunus and citrus trees are hermaphrodite and can be affected by diseases like canker. Mediterranean fruit fly is a common problem for fruit trees in Cyprus. Agapanthus and Hemerocallis are popular summer flowering plants, while Bougainvillea is a much-loved climber that grows well in dry and hot conditions. Bougainvillea is known for its brightly-colored bracts and can be challenging to prune.

Firefighters extinguish fire outside GSP stadium before title decider

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Firefighters extinguish fire outside GSP stadium before title decider

Firefighters in Nicosia successfully contained a fire near the GSP stadium involving dry grass and stubble. The fire had two separate ignition points and was extinguished by two fire engines with a crew of six firefighters. This incident occurred as the stadium prepared to host the title decider for the Cypriot football championship between APOEL and AEK Larnaca, who are currently tied at the top of the league table. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. local time.

‘, Eunuch Maker’ jailed for penis, testicles amputations

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‘, Eunuch Maker’ jailed for penis, testicles amputations

Fact: Marius Gustavson, the ringleader of an extreme body modification conspiracy, was jailed for a minimum of 22 years in a London court for cutting off men’s genitals and uploading videos to his ‘Eunuch Maker’ website.

Royal Caribbean lifts profit view again on cruise boom, higher prices

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Royal Caribbean lifts profit view again on cruise boom, higher prices

Royal Caribbean Group raised its annual profit forecast for a second time and beat expectations for first-quarter profit and revenue. The company now expects annual adjusted profit between .70 and .90 per share, compared with its earlier forecast of .90 to .10.

Cyprus wines for Easter Sunday

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Cyprus wines for Easter Sunday

Good value wines from Cyprus will give a fresh take on Easter celebrations. The foods eaten at Greek Orthodox Easter – lamb, flaounes – make perfect fare for a spring feast. Lamb is the main dish, and the dark red and spicy wines made from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Maratheftiko or Yiannoudi grapes vinified in Cyprus are ideal.

Firework licences revoked until further notice

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Firework licences revoked until further notice

All firework licences have been revoked and no new firework licences will be issued until further notice. The decision was made due to the recent hot and dry weather conditions. A large fire broke out in the Ha Potami area, near the village of Kouklia in the Paphos district, caused by the launching of fireworks. The fire burned between four and five hectares of grassland and wild vegetation.

The burned the forest with a flare, but it was an unfortunate moment

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The burned the forest with a flare, but it was an unfortunate moment

A flare thrown into a quarry started a forest fire due to a mistake made during the destruction of smoke bombs and flares. The Mines Service admitted the error, unlike the Electricity Authority in a previous incident. The forest fire season has been extended to 8 months due to high-risk periods expanding. Plans to purchase 10 firefighting aircraft will be implemented gradually over five years. Despite efforts to combat organized crime, concerns are raised about leaks to journalists and limited information.

They burned the forest with a flare but it was an unfortunate moment

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They burned the forest with a flare but it was an unfortunate moment

The first major forest fire of the year was started by a flare that was accidentally thrown into a quarry and flew out, igniting the surrounding area. The Mines Service took responsibility for the mistake. The summer forest fire fighting period has been extended to eight months to address the expanding high-risk periods due to climate change. The government plans to gradually purchase ten fire-fighting aircraft in the next five years. During the recent forest fire, only one fire-fighting aircraft was deployed, highlighting the need for more resources. The police are investigating the relationships of individuals involved in recent violent incidents. Despite efforts to combat organized crime, leaks to journalists are a concern for some officials.