Akrotiri evacuation to remain in place until Friday

Akrotiri municipality will remain under evacuation until Friday, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, with the situation set to be reassessed at the end of the week.

Civil defence teams are continuing to patrol the area and maintain contact with residents who have left their homes, to provide guidance and support.

The interior ministry said residents of Timi, Anarita and Mandria, as well as those in Ormideia, Xylofagou and Xylotymvou, have been proactively informed of temporary...