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Cyprus drone: Shahed‑type unmanned aerial vehicle crashed inside British base

President Nikos Christodoulides assured the public that the government is taking all necessary measures to safeguard the country and its citizens after a drone struck the British military base at…

Cyprus weather for Monday 2nd March

A cold air mass affecting Cyprus is gradually weakening, with mostly clear conditions expected over the coming days, according to the Meteorological Service. Today will be mostly sunny, though periods…

Cyprus says drone strike caused limited damage, possibility of a Hezbollah operation

A drone struck the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air base in Cyprus shortly after midnight, causing limited damage but no injuries, government officials said Monday. A second flying object was intercepted,…

UK says suspected drone strike causes minor damage at Akrotiri base in Cyprus

A suspected drone strike hit Britain’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri in Cyprus early Monday, causing minor damage but no casualties, officials said. Personnel at the base were told…

Cyprus president says UK confirms island not an Iranian target

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday he spoke by phone with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who assured him “clearly and unequivocally” that Cyprus is not a target for Iran.…

EU Ministers to Focus on Boosting Migrant Returns, Cyprus Says

Efforts to increase the number of migrants returned from the European Union to their countries of origin will dominate discussions at this week’s EU Home Affairs Council, Cyprus’ deputy migration…

Cyprus Culls Thousands of Animals as Foot-and‑Mouth Outbreak Spreads

Authorities in Cyprus are intensifying the culling of sheep and goats infected with foot‑and‑mouth disease in the Larnaca district. Roughly 2,000 animals have been put down so far in the…

Cyprus Police Boost Security at Key Sites After Middle East Tensions

Cyprus police have increased security across critical infrastructure and other high‑risk locations following developments in the Middle East, officials said Sunday. A police spokesman said the measures are precautionary and…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in airstrike

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died after an airstrike hit his compound in central Tehran, Iranian state media reported early Sunday. State television announced at 3 a.m. that…

Weather for Cyprus – Sunday 1 March

A cold air mass is expected to linger over the region through Monday, bringing clear skies mixed with periods of cloud and a chance of isolated showers. Forecasters say Sunday…

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