A fire that erupted in dry grass and wild vegetation near the Astromeritis checkpoint in Cyprus on Wednesday afternoon has been successfully brought under control by firefighting units.

The Astromeritis-Evrychou motorway in Cyprus has officially opened to traffic, completing a €74.477 million project that had been under development for decades.

The Bank of Cyprus' SupportCY initiative is collaborating to improve fire safety standards in schools, launching a fire safety training program at Astromeritis primary school. This effort aims to enhance preparedness and safety for students and staff.

The Green Party of Cyprus has called for an investigation after stray animals were discovered dead in an overflowing water reservoir in the Astromeritis area.

Cyprus has opened its first 'Green' motorway, the Astromeritis-Evrychou route, which utilizes recycled asphalt and is seen as a significant step for road safety and the regeneration of rural areas by connecting communities closer to the capital.