News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsPalmas says Cyprus faces no immediate threat amid Middle East tensions and allied military support
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Thursday there is “no immediate threat” to the Republic of Cyprus despite heightened tensions across the Middle East. He said the national guard remains at a…
PoliticsUK and Cyprus discuss reinforced air defences amid Iranian threats, Healey says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Britain’s defence minister John Healey said ties between the UK and Cyprus remained strong in the…
PoliticsEuropean states to send naval assets to protect Cyprus, Italy says
Rome, Italy. Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the coming…
PoliticsUK defence minister says friendship with Cyprus is strong after talks on air defences
Nicosia, Cyprus. British Defence Minister John Healey said on Thursday that the friendship between the United Kingdom and…
PoliticsFrench frigate off Cyprus coast as Paris cites European solidarity
Nicosia, Cyprus. A French frigate is off the coast of Cyprus, France’s general staff said on Thursday, as…
PoliticsTurkey warns against hostile acts toward Turkish Cypriots as regional tensions rise
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey said it will not hesitate to act against hostile attitudes threatening the security of Turkish…
PoliticsFormer Akel MP Irene Charalambides announces collaboration with Alma movement
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Akel MP Irene Charalambides announced her collaboration with the Alma movement, led by former auditor-general…
PoliticsUK summons Iran’s ambassador over drone strike on Akrotiri base in Cyprus
London, United Kingdom. British Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer said the UK has summoned Iran’s ambassador in London…
PoliticsGreek defence minister says Cyprus safer after deployment of Greek frigates and fighter jets
Nicosia, Cyprus. Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said Cyprus “can now feel safe from Iranian fire” after Greece…
PoliticsCyprus high commissioner urges quicker UK response after Akrotiri base hit; HMS Dragon due in over a week
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ high commissioner to the UK Dr Kyriacos Kouros said Britain should already have been present…
PoliticsCyprus and US discuss Middle East conflict and developments in Iran
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the conflict in the…