Renewed Akamas works ‘crucial for fire safety’

The forestry department on Wednesday responded to a renewed alert issued by environmentalist groups concerning road works being carried out in Akamas.

According to the forestry department’s statement the works involve necessary maintenance of the road network and fire breaks ahead of the start of summer.

The works are “part of the preparation for the fire protection season but also the management and supervision of the forest”, the department said.

On Tuesday NGO’s Terra Cypria...