The Justice Minister of Cyprus Ionas Nikolaou announced that Cyprus will be sending a firefighting force to assist with the efforts against the wildfires currently raging across the country.
Nikolaou confirmed on Tuesday he spoke on the phone with Greek Civil Protection Minister Nikos Toskas to organise the transfer of the firefighting force.
According to the minister, Cyprus is going to send six fire engines and 60 firemen to assist Greece's battle against wildfires.
Meanwhile, Greece’s political class has praised the efforts of firefighters and citizens involved in subduing the fires.
"The Greeks honour today the great feast of the Dormition of Virgin Mary, that always protects the Greek people's struggles and hopes for the nation's prosperity and freedom," stated President of Hellenic Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos on Tuesday from the city of Thebes, where he attended the celebrations for the Dormition of Virgin Mary.
He gave his wishes to all Greeks and particularly to those that are giving a huge battle to protect the environment and the people. "We are grateful," he said referring to the firemen and the volunteers.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras made a special reference to the men and women that are currently battling the fire all over the country and expressed his gratitude on behalf of all Greeks.
