Macron holds calls with regional leaders as France prepares additional support for Cyprus
French President Emmanuel Macron held successive calls with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and the leaders of Lebanon, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq, as…
Cyprus to begin repatriation flights for citizens in Middle East crisis zones
Cyprus will begin repatriation flights for Cypriot nationals located in areas affected by the Middle East crisis, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis has said. Letymbiotis also announced that, following President Nikos…
Cyprus warns of delays in international mail due to flight disruptions
Cyprus’ postal service has said that overseas mail will be dispatched only when flights are available, as widespread cancellations and schedule changes continue to affect airlines. The Department of Postal…
UK to deploy air‑defence destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus after drone attacks
The United Kingdom will send the air‑defence destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus and deploy helicopters with anti‑drone capabilities to reinforce security at its RAF Akrotiri base, Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
Lufthansa suspends Larnaca flights through March 6 amid regional instability
Lufthansa has suspended all flights to and from Larnaca until March 6 due to ongoing instability affecting airline operations. The airline said it will also avoid Cypriot airspace during the…
Cyprus will see mostly fair weather – Wednesday 4th March
Cyprus will see mostly fair weather through Friday before clouds and showers move in over the weekend, according to the national meteorological service. A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the…
Cyprus says it will not join any military operations as regional tensions rise
Cyprus stressed Tuesday that it will not take part in any military operations amid heightened regional tensions, even as Greece, France and Germany move to reinforce the island’s preventive security…
Cyprus orders mandatory culling of all animals in farms hit by foot‑and‑mouth disease
Cyprus’ Veterinary Services said Tuesday that all animals in farms where foot‑and‑mouth disease has been detected must be culled, stressing that no exceptions are allowed under European Union law. The…
UK said to plan deployment of warship to Cyprus
Britain is planning to send a warship to Cyprus, according to British media reports cited by state broadcaster RIK radio. The reports say the vessel will be the destroyer HMS…
France will bolster Cyprus’ defenses
France will bolster Cyprus’ defenses by deploying anti‑missile systems, anti‑drone technology and a naval frigate to the island, according to media reports on the island. The move follows a request…