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Delay in Public Warning System Due to Legal Issues

July 30, 2025

The Ministry of Interior blames the Legal Service for the delay in the operation of the Public Warning System during the recent fire in Limassol. The announcement states that the bids for the system's procurement were submitted but canceled due to appeals. Despite the Civil Defense's attempts to expedite the process, legal restrictions further delayed the procurement. The outcomes include serious consequences, with two fatalities and extensive damages.