News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsTight security at Andreas Papandreou air base ahead of leaders’ meeting
Paphos, Cyprus. Tight security measures were in place at Andreas Papandreou air base on Monday ahead of a meeting involving Nikos Christodoulides, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron. Security checks…
PoliticsChristodoulides says Cyprus security is collective EU responsibility ahead of Mitsotakis and Macron visit
Larnaca, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday that Cyprus’ security is the collective responsibility of the European…
PoliticsAkel leader calls for abolition of British bases in Cyprus after drone strike near Akrotiri
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou called for the abolition of the British bases in Cyprus, saying their…
PoliticsGreek minister says Greece must back Cyprus after deploying jets and frigates following drone strike
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said Greece would be “unforgivable” to turn its back on Cyprus…
PoliticsLebanon urges Cyprus not to equate state with Hezbollah after drone strike
Nicosia, Cyprus. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi urged Cypriots not to confuse the Lebanese state with Hezbollah after…
PoliticsSunak says Cyprus targeted due to UK sovereign bases as allies deploy forces to region
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak said Cyprus is “only a target” because it hosts two…
PoliticsSix Turkish F-16 jets expected to arrive in Cyprus amid heightened regional tensions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Six Turkish F-16 fighter jets are set to arrive in Cyprus early Monday, according to acting…
PoliticsMacron and Mitsotakis to visit Cyprus to discuss eastern Mediterranean security
Paphos, Cyprus. French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Cyprus on Monday,…
PoliticsGerman frigate arrives in Limassol as international military deployments to Cyprus expand
Limassol, Cyprus. The German frigate FGS Nordrhein-Westfalen arrived at the port of Limassol on Sunday, joining an expanding…
PoliticsCyprus warns UK bases could be targets as Akrotiri hit by Iranian-made drone
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the government had consistently warned that the United Kingdom’s bases…
PoliticsCyprus says 950 people repatriated from Middle East since conflict began
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ foreign ministry said on Sunday that 950 people have been repatriated from the Middle East…