EU backs Cyprus after Akrotiri drone incident, von der Leyen tells Christodoulides
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed the EU’s support for Cyprus and all member states following the overnight drone strike on the British base at Akrotiri, the Commission…
Sirens sound and UK jets scramble as Akrotiri base placed on alert again
The British bases at Akrotiri were placed on alert again at midday Monday, with sirens sounding and fighter jets taking off, Cyprus Radio reported. The alarm was triggered at 12:00…
Cyprus interior ministry on alert as Civil Defence teams assist Akrotiri residents
The Interior Ministry said Monday it remains on full readiness under the “Estia” contingency plan as authorities monitor developments near Akrotiri following the overnight drone strike on the British base.…
Paphos Airport briefly evacuated after radar detects suspected drone
Paphos Airport was briefly evacuated Monday after radar detected a suspected drone over the facility, Cyprus radio reported. The alert was triggered at 12:25 p.m.. Airport authorities ordered an immediate…
UK investigating origin of drone that struck Akrotiri base, Cyprus says
British authorities are investigating the origin of the drone that struck the UK’s Akrotiri air base shortly after midnight, the Cypriot government said Monday. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis told CyBC…
Police make five arrests in overnight crime‑prevention operations across Cyprus
Police carried out intensified overnight patrols across urban areas nationwide, resulting in five arrests as part of targeted crime‑prevention operations. The arrests involved a range of offenses, including possession of…
Cyprus deputy minister to attend Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona
Cyprus’ deputy minister for research, innovation and digital policy will take part in the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Deputy Minister Nikodimos Damianou is scheduled to join the event’s…
EMA Approves First Combined Flu and COVID‑19 mRNA Vaccine for Adults Over 50
The European Medicines Agency has approved the first combined seasonal flu and COVID‑19 vaccine using mRNA technology, authorizing it for people aged 50 and older. According to the agency, the…
Police outline security measures for Omonia–Apollon match in Nicosia
Police announced a series of security and traffic measures ahead the first‑division football match between Omonia Nicosia and Apollon Limassol at GSP Stadium. The match begins at 7 p.m., with…
Israeli report says Cyprus helping repatriate stranded medical staff amid airspace shutdown
Cyprus is playing a key role in helping repatriate Israeli doctors and nurses stranded abroad after Israel closed its airspace amid escalating tensions with Iran, the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth…