Advisory Issued for Cypriots in Wildfire Zones in Greece

The authorities of the Republic of Cyprus have issued an advisory for citizens currently in areas affected by wildfires in Greece. As of now, there have been no reports of Cypriots being harmed by the ongoing emergency.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus is maintaining close contact with Greek authorities through its embassy in Athens and is closely monitoring the situation as severe wildfires continue to rage in northeastern Attica.

Ministry spokesperson Theodoros Gotsis stated that no requests for assistance from Cypriots have been received so far.

Cypriots in the northeastern Attica area are advised to carefully follow the instructions of Greek authorities, stay updated on new developments, and, if necessary, call the European emergency number 112.

Cypriots requiring consular assistance can contact the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Athens using the following numbers:

• Emergency Contact Numbers: +30-6944344901
• Landline: +30 210 37 34 800
• Fax: +30 210 725 88 86
• Email: athensembassy@mfa.gov.cy
• Website: www.mfa.gov.cy/embassyathens

For consular matters, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be contacted at:

• Consular Affairs Office: +357 22 651113 (08:30-15:00, Monday-Friday)
• Crisis Management Department: +357 22 801000, +357 22 651295 (08:30-15:00, Monday-Friday),
  • Mobile: +357 97 775998 (after hours / in emergencies)