News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsMitsotakis says Greek frigate Kimon sent to defend Cyprus as tensions rise
Limassol, Cyprus. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece has sent the frigate Kimon to Cyprus to help defend the island, describing the deployment as defensive and peaceful. The vessel arrived in Limassol shortly…
PoliticsMitsotakis says Greek military deployment to Cyprus is defensive and aims to deter threats
Athens, Greece. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece has deployed military assets to Cyprus on a defensive…
PoliticsCyprus keeps airspace open after suspicious objects sighted over Lebanon, Greek F-16s scrambled
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ airspace remained open on Wednesday after the sighting of “suspicious objects” over Lebanon believed to…
PoliticsUK requires dual British–Cypriot nationals to enter using British passports from Feb. 25, 2026
London, United Kingdom. UK border entry rules effective 25 February 2026 require dual British–Cypriot nationals to enter the…
PoliticsCyprus closes airspace after suspicious object detected near Lebanese airspace
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cypriot airspace was closed on Wednesday morning, according to reports. Reuters reported the closure followed the…
PoliticsItaly considers deploying frigate to Cypriot waters after drone hit and French, Greek moves
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Italian government is considering deploying a frigate to Cypriot waters, according to reports, after France…
PoliticsItaly holds emergency meeting on Cyprus security amid Iran conflict escalation
Rome, Italy. The security of Cyprus and developments in the southeastern Mediterranean were discussed during an emergency meeting…
PoliticsGreek Belharra class frigates Kimon and Psara arrive in Cypriot waters
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Greek naval Belharra class frigates Kimon and Psara arrived in Cypriot waters early on Wednesday…
PoliticsUS authorises departure of non-essential embassy staff from Cyprus amid heightened regional security risks
Nicosia, Cyprus. The United States has authorised the departure of non-essential government personnel and their family members from…
PoliticsUnficyp marks 62 years since UN Security Council resolution 186 amid continued stability role in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Sixty-two years after the UN Security Council adopted resolution 186, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in…
PoliticsMacron says frigate Languedoc to arrive in Cypriot waters as France deploys Charles de Gaulle
Paris, France. French President Emmanuel Macron said the frigate Languedoc was due to arrive in Cypriot waters imminently…