In his profession to the Cypriot people, the Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides expressed his deep sorrow over the tragedy of the murderous fire In the mountainous Limassol, which resulted in the tragic loss of our two compatriots, the injury of our fellow humans, the destruction of property, arable land, livestock farms, animal loss, and serious impact on the environment.

According to philenews.com, Mr. Christodoulides said he had personally experienced superhuman efforts, under the difficult conditions of professionals and volunteers to deal with the fiery storm, to avoid further spread, with a primary concern. He thanked “all those who overcame themselves, firefighters, foresters, communists, volunteers, police, state and other services, members of the National Guard, the Civil Defense and the people in the communities, to deal with many fronts, in the face of many fronts,”

At the same time, as a result, – as he noted – “Improving the weaknesses of the system and related mechanisms so that we can respond to such critical incidents. And this, despite the fact that, among other things, we have increased by increased firefighters and forestry, we secured the maximum number of volatile media, tightened the penalties and transferred the volatile to the National Guard. So we need to see what didn’t work, because it did not work and make any corrective moves. “

“As a state, we have to identify all the gaps, omissions and recognize that, at a critical moment like this, we did not respond as we should. On behalf of the state I apologize‘he added.

The president stressed that he has already given instructions mUntil the end of the week all involved Sections to submit complete reports of their role and engagement In the management of fires. These reports, he continued, “within the context of transparency, will also be released. On the basis of these reports, The subsequent steps will also be decided. We need to see exactly what we need to change to be faster and more effective because, unfortunately, these phenomena, the consequence of climate change, will not disappear. “

“Today I met them Presidents of councils of the directly affected communities, in the presence of the relevant ministers and the Commissioner of Mountain areas. During the meeting, after hearing their own estimates and personal testimonies about what happened and where weaknesses were identified, We have agreed the immediate actions of the governmentto support the affected. We will be next to everyone and everyone. We will pass this test together, “he said.

More specifically The President announced 12 meters of support:

1. Immediate payment financial support In Community Councils to cover emergencies. The amounts were already paid the previous Friday, and additional needs will be met in consultation with communities.

2. Temporary housing and meet immediate basic needs but also psychological support, in consultation and cooperation with the mayors.

3. Rent subsidy To those who have become their home unhappy, for as long as it is required.

4. Complete repair of damage to the property of the affected. For homes that are not insured and have suffered a complete disaster, financial support will be provided for full rehabilitation, with current market prices. If they have been damaged and in need of repair, an up -to -date price table will be appointed to be reimbursed. Those residents that have security will be paid immediately how much it will be paid. I stress that to make the payment as soon as possible, it will not be required to present documents for the payment of financial support.

5. Concession directly Compensation which will be 100% loss of income For one year, to all farmers and breeders of the affected area.

6. Plan Reactivation, Infrastructure Restoration and mechanical equipment of professionals and not, farmers.

7. Plan of reactivation, infrastructure restoration and mechanical equipment Small businesses.

8. One -off supportwhich will be paid within the next few days for those families who have suffered their residences total or even significant damage. In particular, the amount of the € 10,000 In every family whose first residence was destroyed as well as € 2,000 For each dependent child and the amount of € 5,000 in every family whose damage was partially damaged by the first residence as well as € 1,000 For each dependent child. Our vulnerable compatriots will be given and any personalized support is required.

9. Monthly compensation, go crazymonths, of all employees and self -employed employees who were influenced by their businesses and cannot operate.

10. Complete restoration of the overwhelming majority of the water supply and electricity within the next few days.

11. Non -payment by permanent residents and businesses of ETinos Community fees and taxes. The total amount will be paid by the government to communities.

12. Environmental recovery of the area.

“As President of the Republic of Cyprus, I feel the enormous responsibility of addressing you directly, at the moment deep test for our country. Our mission is to ensure that the state will stand up to your expectations, “the president said.

“I ask you to judge us strictly as it suits a democracy that it wants and it can get better. In difficult times we have to be united. United to move on, to support, to correct, to improve. United to do it, “he concluded.