Government implementing plans to support people affected by wildfires

The Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance will implement a financial support plan for employees who are directly affected by wildfires and are unable to work in the coming period.

According to an announcement, the decision was taken following a consultation with the President of the Republic.

The scheme will cover the loss of wages for those affected, including both employees and self-employed workers, and the amount of the financial benefit will be calculated with reference to the available figures recorded during the previous period by the authorities.

The plan will operate with the aim of timely payment of the benefit to the beneficiaries, in order for them to be able to become professionally active again.

Keravnos: Government will stand by all citizens affected by the wildfires

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has said that the Government will stand by all citizens affected by the wildfires, will provide financial support for their immediate needs and will assist in repairing all damage.

In a written statement, Keravnos said that there is a coordinated process by all Ministries which are in contact and cooperation with Community Councils and all the competent bodies.

The Minister also expressed his "deepest regret for the human losses, the destruction of property and all the suffering caused by the devastating fires."

Republic of Cyprus thanks countries assisting fire-fighting efforts

The Republic of Cyprus has also expressed its thanks to all countries that responded to assist in fighting the major fires, the Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said in a post on 'X'.

At this moment, he added in the 24 July post, primary and secondary aircraft continue to operate in coordination with ground forces, significantly strengthening the overall effort, four aircrafts from Jordan and two from Egypt have already arrived and are operating in Cyprus.

He added that a helicopter from the British Bases is also assisting in extinguishing the fires, while additional aircrafts have also been secured from a number of countries: two from Israel, two from Spain , and two helicopters from Lebanon while Greece will also send 26 forest rangers.

"The Republic of Cyprus expresses its sincere gratitude to the governments and crews of the countries that are actively contributing to the joint effort to protect human lives, the environment, and the property of our citizens," he concluded.

(Sources: CNA, X)