Cyprus
Drones intercepted off Cyprus, EasyJet cancels all UK-Cyprus flights
Two unmanned drones which had been fired in the direction of the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus were “dealt…
Cyprus on alert after drone strike on UK’s Akrotiri base; Israeli air strikes in Lebanon
A suspected drone strike on the United Kingdom’s RAF Akrotiri has underscored Cyprus’ growing exposure to the escalating Middle East conflict, as…
Cyprus sets wide-ranging EU agenda as ministers outline priorities to European Parliament
Ministers from Cyprus have presented an extensive policy programme to European Parliament committees, setting out priorities for the country’s Presidency of the…
Property deals by Russian nationals near RAF Akrotiri raise suspicions
British intelligence is increasingly apprehensive that Russian nationals linked to the Kremlin are acquiring properties near the RAF base at Akrotiri as…
US Flags Cyprus Airspace Risks Amid Escalating Iran Standoff
The United States has issued a “notice to airmen” (Notam) for the Nicosia designated flight information region (FIR) covering Cyprus, defence minister…
Israel and UK lead Cyprus tourism surge in December
Cyprus record a sharp rise in tourist arrivals in December 2025, driven primarily by visitors from Israel and the United Kingdom, according…
Cyprus casts doubt on EU outreach to Putin as it takes rotating presidency
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her team of commissioners were in Cyprus on Wednesday to mark the start of…
Former Cypriot president George Vassiliou dies aged 94
George Vassiliou, a former president of the Republic of Cyprus and a central figure in the island’s modern political and economic development,…
Cyprus shaken by corruption claims as first lady resigns charity post
Cyprus’ first lady Philippa Karsera said she will step down from the management committee of a charity fund amid corruption allegations tied…
Cyprus assumes EU presidency with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy attending
Cyprus assumed the European Union’s rotating presidency on Wednesday, starting its term with a meeting attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, European…
Cyprus parties receive €12.7 million in state funding ahead of parliamentary elections
Political parties in Cyprus will this week receive €12.7 million in public funding, providing a significant financial boost ahead of the island’s…
Cyprus Commits to New Approach as EU Presidency Begins
Cyprus says it will bring “a new approach to the table” when it assumes the EU presidency on Thursday, as defence, migration…