News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus to start repatriation flights from UAE for nationals affected by regional conflict
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is set to begin repatriation flights for nationals in the United Arab Emirates after the outbreak of a conflict in the region, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday evening. Flights…
PoliticsGermany to assist Cyprus with preventative measures after drone strike, spokesman says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will receive German assistance in “preventative measures” to protect the island after it was hit…
PoliticsUK plans warship deployment to protect RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, The Times reports
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Britain is planning to send a warship to defend its Royal Air Force Akrotiri base in…
PoliticsMacron orders Charles de Gaulle strike group to Eastern Mediterranean amid Iran-Israel-US escalation
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its strike group…
PoliticsEuropean allies send air-defence forces to Cyprus after drone strike on RAF Akrotiri
Nicosia, Cyprus. Britain, France and Greece are sending air-defence forces to Cyprus after drones struck the Royal Air…
PoliticsIran embassy in Nicosia says Cyprus ties unchanged amid regional conflict
Nicosia, Cyprus. Iran’s embassy in Nicosia said on Tuesday that relations with Cyprus remain strong and are not…
PoliticsTurkish Cypriot opposition figure criticises UK sovereign base areas in Cyprus after drone incident
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot opposition political party deputy leader Asim Akansoy said the United Kingdom’s continued possession of…
PoliticsStarmer says HMS Dragon to deploy to Cyprus after drone hit on British base
London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said HMS Dragon will be deployed to Cyprus after…
PoliticsItaly summons Iranian ambassador over drone fired at UK Akrotiri base in Cyprus
Rome, Italy. Italy’s foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned Iran’s ambassador in Rome to protest the firing of a…
PoliticsMPs voice concern over resumed construction linked to Simon Aykut in Cyprus north
Nicosia, Cyprus. Construction works have reportedly resumed on some properties under development in the north by convicted usurper…
PoliticsMitsotakis says threats against Cyprus are unacceptable as Greece deploys assets to island
Nicosia, Cyprus. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said any threat against Cyprus is unacceptable, as Greece increased its…