TRNC Foreign Ministry denounces Nikos Christodoulides for calling Turkey an “occupying force” and opposing F-16 deployment to Northern Cyprus. Stresses only Turkey recognizes TRNC as sovereign.
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Breaking news headlines about Cyprus
Christodoulides and Mitsotakis visited the Greek frigate Kimon off Cyprus following a drone strike that heightened security concerns in the eastern Mediterranean.
Hezbollah militants reportedly used Google Maps satellite imagery to plan a drone strike on the British RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus.
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Cyprus March 9, 2026, declaring solidarity after drone strikes linked to Hezbollah. “Attack on Cyprus attacks Europe.” Urges Hezbollah & Israel to stop amid Iran conflict.
Turkey deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defence systems to occupied northern Cyprus as regional tensions rise following the drone strike on the RAF Akrotiri base.
Turkey is sending six F-16 fighter jets to occupied northern Cyprus for security reasons as regional tensions increase and European leaders prepare to visit the island.
Hundreds protest in Nicosia against UK bases in Cyprus after drone strike on RAF Akrotiri. Chants of “British bases out” amid fears of being drawn into US-Israel-Iran war.
The number of Turkish F-16 fighter jets deployed to northern Cyprus will rise to six as regional tensions grow and several European nations increase military deployments around the island.
The“Cyprus Dreaming: A Dialogue with the Indigenous Dreamtime” exhibition will open at the Cyprus Community…
Turkey is reportedly preparing to deploy four F-16 fighter jets to Ercan Airport in northern Cyprus, according to Turkish Cypriot media and a defence ministry source, raising concerns about increased militarisation in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Cyprus foreign minister Constantinos Kombos warns the future of British RAF bases on the island could be questioned after an Iranian drone strike at RAF Akrotiri and criticism of UK response
security alert in Akrotiri, Cyprus was lifted after sirens sounded near the British base amid heightened tensions connected to the Middle East conflict.
The Turkish media’s reaction to the statements of the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias,…
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced that Italy intends to deploy a multi-domain force to…
Spain announces deployment of its advanced Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate Cristóbal Colón to the Eastern Mediterranean, joining French and Greek forces to safeguard Cyprus following a drone strike on a British base and escalating regional tensions involving Hezbollah.
Travellers are questioning whether it is safe to visit Türkiye and Cyprus as regional tensions escalate. Here’s the latest on flights, security concerns and official travel advice.
The strengthening of India-Cyprus bilateral relations, the emergence of Cyprus as a regional services hub,…
The Middle East conflict intensifies as Israel strikes Tehran, the US expands attacks deeper into Iran, Hezbollah vows no surrender, and Spain denies military cooperation with Washington amid mounting global tensions.
Greece’s newest Belharra-class frigate HS Kimon (F-601) has arrived in Limassol, drawing attention along the seafront. Earlier, Cyprus briefly closed Larnaca airspace after suspicious drones were detected, prompting Greek F-16s to scramble from Paphos before normal traffic resumed.
Lebanon signals bold interest in the US-backed IMEC trade route, linking India to Europe through the Middle East and Greece. Amid economic hopes and Israel-related sensitivities, this could revive Beirut’s ports and expand Eastern Mediterranean connectivity.
The U.S. State Department has authorized voluntary departure for non-essential government employees and families from Cyprus due to safety risks from the spreading Middle East conflict. U.S. citizens urged to reconsider travel.
On the shoreline of Mackenzie Beach in Larnaca, as the Mediterranean glows under the early…
Britain has sent the air defence destroyer HMS Duncan to the Eastern Mediterranean to reinforce security at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus amid escalating regional tensions.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias pledges full support to Cyprus, declaring Greece ready to offer “whatever assistance it can” following Iranian-made drone strikes on RAF Akrotiri. Athens deploys F-16 fighters and frigates as part of the Greece-Cyprus Common Defense Doctrine.
Grigoris Afxentiou (22 February 1928 – 3 March 1957) was a prominent Greek-Cypriot insurgent leader and a national hero of Cyprus. He served as the second-in-command of the National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA) during the 1955–1959 struggle against British colonial rule
France sends anti-missile systems, anti-drone tech, and a frigate (with a second soon) to Cyprus following the Iranian Shahed drone attack on RAF Akrotiri. Macron responds to Christodoulides’ request; Greece reinforces with Kimon & MEKO frigates, Kentaurus system, F-16s, and Dendias visit amid escalating Iran conflict (March 3, 2026).
The United States government has formally requested assistance from Cyprus to help facilitate the departure…
Iran launches retaliatory missiles triggering simultaneous air raid alerts in Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Israel. A Shahed drone strikes RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus causing minor damage and loud explosion noises reported by residents. Day 3 of escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict.
Cyprus has expanded its shelter network to cover 45% of the population as tensions in the Middle East rise. Authorities increased readiness after a drone crashed near Akrotiri, prompting civil defence activation and public safety warnings.
Cypriot sources confirm Hezbollah launched Iranian-made Shahed drones from Lebanon targeting Britain’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, causing minor damage with no casualties amid escalating Iran conflict.
