Establishment of a European Firefighting Base in Cyprus
September 10, 2025
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, announced the establishment of a new European firefighting base in Cyprus. This base will provide immediate support to EU countries and neighboring regions in the Eastern Mediterranean. This decision reflects the growing need to address the impacts of climate change and extreme weather phenomena. Cyprus will strengthen its strategic role in civil protection. The base is expected to assist in faster responses to wildfires and other natural events.