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EU Firefighting Hub to be Inaugurated in Cyprus

Published March 25, 2026, 14:20
EU Firefighting Hub to be Inaugurated in Cyprus

The European Commission has announced the establishment of a new European Firefighting Hub in Cyprus, the inauguration of which will take place in Paphos, as part of the Informal Summit on April 23-24. The Hub will function as a center of excellence for training, knowledge exchange, and preparation for dealing with forest fires. Cyprus will contribute to the implementation of the infrastructure, while the EU will provide funding for training and the exchange of best practices. This initiative highlights Cyprus as a regional hub for tackling fires in the Eastern Mediterranean.