A fire broke out in Ayia Marina Xyliatos region in the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) was extinguished early this morning. Due to the fire approximately 300 hectares of forest area, 80 hectares of which in the Adelphi forest, and agricultural products were damaged. The fire started at yesterday noon and was partially brought under control at around 21.00 local time. Fire crew continued their work throughout the night to prevent re-ignition in the 6-kilometer area.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/iha-fire-breaks-out-in-southern-cyprus-2021-06-17_14-03-12_687203.mp4?_=1Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a €25 billion defense investment by 2036, calling it the most significant transformation in the country’s military history. The plan includes advanced defense technologies, drone systems, cyber capabilities, and stronger participation from the Greek defense industry.
Mitsotakis stressed that these investments are essential for national sovereignty and security, citing global conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East. He noted that Greece had to rapidly rebuild its military since 2019 and highlighted defense agreements with France, including the purchase of Rafale jets and Belharra frigates.
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