News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsTsipras warns Nato membership would bring “new dangers” for Cyprus
Kozani, Greece. Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras said Cyprus’ accession to Nato would “only lead to new dangers,” following discussion on defence support after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone last…
PoliticsUK considers deploying HMS Prince of Wales as military presence builds around Cyprus
London, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is considering sending an aircraft carrier in Cyprus’ direction as the conflict…
PoliticsDrone incident at RAF Akrotiri renews scrutiny of UK Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus
Akrotiri, Cyprus. A Lebanon-fired drone incident at RAF Akrotiri has renewed debate about whether the British bases make…
PoliticsActivists march in Nicosia against British bases in Cyprus amid war against Iran
Nicosia, Cyprus. Hundreds of activists gathered in central Nicosia on Saturday to peacefully protest the presence of the…
PoliticsKombos says British bases in Cyprus part of reality as debate renews amid regional tensions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the British bases are part of the current reality on…
PoliticsCyprus says it is not involved in military operations as readiness level is raised
Thessaloniki, Greece. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday that Cyprus is “in no way involved in any military…
PoliticsCosta praises European deployment to protect Cyprus after drone attack linked to Iran
Hamburg, Germany. European Council President Antonio Costa said Greece, France, Italy and Spain showed European autonomy and solidarity…
PoliticsGreek frigates Kimon and Psara continue patrols from Limassol to support Cyprus defence efforts
Limassol, Cyprus. The Greek frigates Kimon and Psara continued patrolling the Republic of Cyprus’ maritime area from the…
PoliticsTurkey expected to deploy four F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus amid regional tensions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkey is expected to deploy four F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus on Sunday, according to information…
PoliticsBritish AW159 Wildcat helicopters arrive at RAF Akrotiri to bolster Cyprus air defences
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Two British AW159 Wildcat helicopters with anti-drone capabilities arrived at RAF Akrotiri on Friday to reinforce…
PoliticsCyprus at centre of regional conflict, but world war risk remains minimal, analyst says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is at the centre of a widening regional conflict, but the chances of escalation into…