Ayia Anna blames defence ministry for wildfire

The head of Ayia Anna community has blamed the defence ministry for Monday’s wildfire, which spread from the Kalo Chorio firing range, telling the Cyprus Mail the ministry “has the responsibility” for what happened and renewing calls for the military training area to be relocated.

His comments came as the defence ministry confirmed it had launched an investigation into the incident, while opposition party Disy called for parliament to examine the circumstances surrounding the blaze, including...