DiscoverThe Greek CurrentCyprus’ worst wildfire in decades, politics, and the climate crisis
Cyprus’ worst wildfire in decades, politics, and the climate crisis

Cyprus’ worst wildfire in decades, politics, and the climate crisis

Update: 2025-08-06
Share

Description

Despite Cyprus being better prepared than ever ahead of the wildfire season, last month Cyprus was hit with its worst wildfire in decades. As Cypriots look for answers, countries in the region - including Greece - are also facing similar challenges as they struggle to build resilience and keep up with the impacts of climate change. Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition and Politico's Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis as we dig into this story.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Confused politics fans the flames of Southern Europe’s wildfires

Turkish parliamentary committee begins work on PKK peace initiative

Anti-drone system propels Greek plans for home-grown defence industry

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Cyprus’ worst wildfire in decades, politics, and the climate crisis

Cyprus’ worst wildfire in decades, politics, and the climate crisis

Hellenic Leaders