News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus spokesman says Akrotiri base sirens and security protocols were precautionary
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the sounding of sirens and the activation of security protocols at the British air force base Akrotiri overnight were precautionary measures and that no threat was identified.…
PoliticsCyprus transport ministry bans civil drone flights over territory and territorial waters
Nicosia, Cyprus. The transport ministry on Wednesday issued a decree prohibiting civil drone flights over the territory and…
PoliticsIran embassy in Nicosia condemns US and Israeli strikes as Cyprus faces drone incident at Akrotiri
Nicosia, Cyprus. Iran’s embassy in Nicosia on 2 March condemned what it described as US and Israeli military…
PoliticsGermany urges conflict not to spread to Europe, says no plans for military support to Cyprus
Berlin, Germany. Germany has urged all parties not to extend the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to…
PoliticsCyprus sets April 2 voter registration deadline ahead of May 24 parliamentary elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’s interior ministry said the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections is…
PoliticsHMS Dragon deployment to Cyprus may be delayed until next week, report says
Portsmouth, United Kingdom. HMS Dragon, a Type 45 air defence destroyer, may not leave Portsmouth until next week…
PoliticsUK works to ready HMS Dragon and deploy Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus, defence ministry says
London, United Kingdom. The British military is working to prepare the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon for deployment…
PoliticsCyprus denies reports of suspicious object after Greek F-16s scrambled from Paphos
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis denied reports of a “suspicious object” in the skies above Lebanon after…
PoliticsAnti-war demonstration planned in Nicosia over US and Israeli strikes on Iran and activity near British bases
Nicosia, Cyprus. An anti-war demonstration is planned in Nicosia on Thursday to protest recent US and Israeli drone…
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…
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…