Akrotiri Tankers, led by Marielena Prokopiou, continues its rapid expansion by placing an order for two new tankers, just five months after its initial newbuilding orders.

The British guided-missile destroyer HMS Dragon broke down shortly after its rushed deployment to Cyprus, where it was meant to bolster air defenses following a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri. The Type 45 destroyer remains moored with no clear timeline for resuming its mission.

Police said that the British Bases have announced that a small controlled explosion is expected to take place in the Akrotiri Sovereign Base Area between 10:30 am and 11:00 am today.

Cyprus is working to mitigate the negative impact on its tourism sector following a Shahed drone strike on the British Bases at Akrotiri on March 1, which caused minor damage but significant wider repercussions as the summer season approaches.

Sirens sounded in Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Thursday afternoon, and residents received mobile alerts instructing them to remain indoors due to an ongoing security threat.

British Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty is travelling to Cyprus on Wednesday for meetings with senior government officials, his visit coming weeks after an Iranian-made drone struck RAF Akrotiri. Doughty’s programme includes a visit to the British base at Akrotiri before he travels to Nicosia, where he is scheduled to meet Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos, […]

Cyprus is a “completely safe” destination for tourists, President Nikos Christodoulides insisted on Tuesday, amid rising fears for the immediate future of the island’s tourism industry after its British Akrotiri air force base was hit by an Iranian-made drone earlier this month. He told Greek business news website money-tourism.gr that the island “remains a stable […]

The United States State Department denied abandoning its personnel after several officials left Iraq on a British military aircraft that landed at the British Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus.

The European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights (ELDHR) and the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association (CDLA) issued a joint statement condemning the continued existence of British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia, labeling them a 'colonial legacy.'

United States officials were flown from the Harir airbase near the Iraqi city of Erbil to the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus, the Cyprus Mail has been informed, though it is not clear whether they remain there. A spokesperson for the British defence ministry said that the US officials, some of whom were consular […]

Sirens sounded again today at Akrotiri in Cyprus, warning of a possible security threat, prompting an alarm in the area.

The Interior Ministry of Cyprus announced that the evacuation order for the Akrotiri area will not be extended for now, following a review of the situation with other state authorities.

Officials on Thursday blamed the absence of emergency protocols for the confusion and panic caused among communities in close proximity to RAF Akrotiri following a drone strike there last Sunday.

The British forces at RAF Akrotiri appeared unprepared for the drone attack on the base on May 2, the Mayor of Kourion, Pantelis Georgiou, has told members of the House Interior Affairs Committee. Georgiou, who rushed to the scene after the incident, said he was notified by the British at around 00:15 on the night […]

A preventive alarm was raised in Larnaca after a suitcase was found near the Chief Rabbi's residence, prompting immediate security checks, while journalist checks were also conducted at Akrotiri.

After the drone strike on the British base in Akrotiri it was inevitable that the public debate about the presence of the sovereign bases would commence. This debate has become something of a tradition every few years, when something happens to bring attention to the existence of the British bases. Strong words are said by […]

The parents’ association in Akrotiri on Monday requested the temporary relocation of the community’s nursery and primary schools, citing growing fears following last week’s drone attack on the nearby Royal Air Force base and ongoing security alarms in the area. Education ministry sources told the Cyprus News Agency that efforts were under way to find […]

Emergency sirens were heard again in Akrotiri, Cyprus, according to reports from ERT, signaling a new alert in the area.

Britain is facing intensified calls to withdraw its military presence from Cyprus as local opposition surges following an unprecedented drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, The Guardian reported on Sunday.

Drona kamikaze care a lovit o bază aeriană britanică din Cipru avea echipamente militare rusești. Drona a lovit RAF Akrotiri duminică, 1 martie.

Foreign minister wants ‘conversation’ about closing UK military sites following British government not warning of impending attack on RAF Akrotiri Middle East crisis – live updates Cyprus’s…

Atak drona na brytyjską bazę Akrotiri doprowadził do wznowienia dyskusji na Cyprze o ewentualnym zakończeniu brytyjskiej obecności wojskowej na wyspie.

A British defense ministry spokesman stated that the frequent 'security threat' messages sent to personnel and residents at the British Akrotiri air force base are due to the congested airspace around Cyprus.

A new alert was issued in Akrotiri, Cyprus, with sirens sounding and residents receiving messages advising them to remain indoors due to an ongoing situation.

Sirens sounded three times at British bases in Akrotiri, Cyprus, due to drone alerts, but no threats were found after fighter jets scrambled and protocols were followed.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday night confirmed that his country’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus had been used as the launchpad for missions aimed at engaging and shooting…

Iranski jednosmjerni dron udario je u RAF Akrotiri, britansku vazdušnu bazu na Kipru, pogodivši hangar koji se koristi za američke špijunske avione U-

Claims that RAF Akrotiri houses 56 nuclear weapons are contradicted by satellite imagery, international security protocols, and British defence doctrine, according to Fact Check Cyprus.

A Shahed drone that struck RAF Akrotiri on Sunday night tore a 30-foot gash in the side of a hangar housing American U-2 spy aircraft, according to The Sun, which says the UK Ministry of Defence…

The British Defence Secretary, John Healey, arrived in Cyprus on Wednesday night to address tensions following the appearance of a drone at the British base in Akrotiri. British officials suspect the drone was launched from Beirut.

Sirens and security protocols at the British air force base Akrotiri were precautionary measures, with no actual threat identified overnight, according to a government spokesman.

Jungtinės Karalystės gynybos ministerija socialiniame tinkle „X“ pranešė, kad į šalies Akrotirio bazę bazę Kipre pirmadienį smogęs dronas buvo paleistas ne iš Irano.

The U.K. said it will deploy a Royal Navy warship to the eastern Mediterranean to bolster security around its Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Akrotiri in Cyprus

After the British military base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a drone on Monday, residents of the village are now living in uncertainty and fear.

Twenty-five residents from the community of Akrotiri have sought shelter at the Holy Monastery of Saint George of the Caves in Erimi after being forced to evacuate their homes due to panic and confusion.

British forces have established an aerial patrol over the Republic of Cyprus, deploying the advanced MQ-9B Protector drone to identify and neutralise hostile targets amidst the rapidly widening US-led war against Iran. Flight tracking data from Tuesday morning confirmed that a Protector RG Mk1, operating under the callsign RFR7331, launched from RAF Akrotiri at 9:00 […]

Asim Akansoy, deputy leader of a Turkish Cypriot opposition party, stated that the UK's continued possession of two sovereign base areas in Cyprus is a "great mistake of history," following an incident at the British Akrotiri air force base.

The Italian foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned the Iranian ambassador in Rome to protest the firing of a drone at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus. “I made it clear to the Iranian ambassador, after the attack which took place in Cyprus, that Europe has nothing to do with it, that it […]

Britain has deployed radar systems, air defence assets and F-35 jets to its bases in Cyprus, Downing Street said on Tuesday, as it faces questions over whether it will send a warship to bolster defences at RAF Akrotiri following drone strikes on the base, according to a BBC report. The prime minister’s official spokesperson confirmed […]

Defence sources say deployment of HMS Duncan to better protect base on Mediterranean island is under discussion UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates John Healey, the defence secretary, is considering sending a Royal Navy destroyer to Cyprus to help defend British bases there after several apparently hostile drones targeted RAF Akrotiri on the island. Defence sources said a deployment of HMS Duncan, currently in Portsmouth, was under discussion as a way to bet...

Airbnb has sent a message to property owners registered on its platform following the attack on the Akrotiri base. In an email to hosts in Cyprus, the company guided the situation on the island, directing them to instructions issued by the Cyprus Civil Defence authorities.

Images from Larnaca Airport show the terminal largely deserted after the cancellation of more than 60 flights across Cyprus in the wake of Iranian drone attacks on the RAF Akrotiri base.

France is deploying anti-missile and anti-drone defense systems along with two frigates to Cyprus, in direct response to an Iranian drone strike on the British Akrotiri base on the island.

World At War: Are There Drone Spillover Threats In Caribbean An Iranian-made Shahed drone strike on the British Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri, Cyprus, is among the first signs that…

President Nikos Christodoulides held a telephone conversation with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun following the drone attack on the British bases in Akrotiri, reportedly fired by Hezbollah in Lebanon, sources said on Monday. The same sources told the Cyprus News Agency that so far there was no information regarding a threat against the infrastructure of the […]

Grecia a decis desfășurarea imediată a unor forțe navale și aeriene în sprijinul Ciprului, după ce o dronă de tip Shahed a lovit în cursul nopții baza Forțelor Aeriene Regale Britanice de la…

Cyprus is preparing emergency shelters and issuing instructions to citizens following drone attacks on Akrotiri, as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Concerns rise about Cyprus becoming a target due to its British bases.

The British bases in Cyprus have assessed the current drone threat to eastern Cyprus as low and said there are no plans to evacuate all bases on the island, according to a message from the military…

Nikos Dendias announced that Greece is sending two frigates and a pair of F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus — the Greek defence minister is heading to Cyprus following talks with Mitsotakis The post Greece…

The unexpected attack on the British air base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, was carried out with the Shahed-136, the most well-known model of drones developed by Iran and made famous due to...

Two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) detected moving toward the British Sovereign Base at Akrotiri were successfully intercepted on Monday, according to official update. Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed the incident via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the drones were “dealt with in a timely manner” before they could reach their target. The […]

Cypriot authorities issued a security alert and closed schools near the Akrotiri British military base after a drone incident, with residents reporting panic and a 'continuing security threat'.

The strike was most likely the work of Hezbollah, security service sources told Protothema.gr – “We are not participating in any military operation,” stressed Nikos Christodoulides – Why Akrotiri is considered a target of high symbolic value in the Eastern Mediterranean The post Questions mount after shahed drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, second UAV intercepted appeared first on ProtoThema English.

An unmanned drone struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus shortly after midnight, causing limited damage. The UK and Cyprus confirmed the incident, and Cyprus's National Security Council convened to monitor the situation.

The daughter of an RAF commander was sentenced to 14 months in jail for slashing another woman's face with a wine glass during an altercation in the Akrotiri base area.

An 86-year-old archpriest, Ioannis Tourlitis, from Sternes Akrotiri, succumbed to his injuries after being severely wounded in a car accident that occurred on Saturday, March 21, on the road to Sternes in Chania.

Kourion mayor Pantelis Georgiou has voiced concerns about an elevated cancer risk linked to communications antennae at the British Akrotiri base in Cyprus, following a recent UK announcement.

The British Sovereign Base Areas Administration has confirmed full alignment with the Republic of Cyprus's measures to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the Larnaca District, with no positive cases recorded within the bases as vaccination begins near Akrotiri.

The British air base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, will not be included in a defense agreement with the United States, according to a spokesperson for Keir Starmer.

Britain’s Minister of State for Europe and North America, Stephen Doughty, has visited RAF Akrotiri to reassure British personnel, their families and local Cypriot communities following a drone…

The British Bases Administration has issued an urgent security alert to residents of Akrotiri, Cyprus, instructing them to remain indoors and away from windows until further notice.

Calm has returned to the village of Akrotiri, next to the British military base in Cyprus, following a drone strike, though residents remain fearful and some have sought temporary shelter elsewhere.

The United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Europe Stephen Doughty is to visit Cyprus on Wednesday, according to reports. The Cyprus News Agency reported that Doughty will land at Paphos airport on Wednesday afternoon, before visiting the British Akrotiri air force base, and then travelling to Nicosia to meet Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, House President […]

In the wake of the March 2, 2026, drone strike on the British Sovereign Base at Akrotiri, President Nikos Christodoulides has moved to reorient the Republic of Cyprus’s grand strategy. His repeated declarations of intent to apply for NATO membership represent more than a reactionary policy shift; they signal a fundamental ideological departure from the […]

Sirens sounded for 14 minutes at the Akrotiri military base in Cyprus, causing a fresh security alert among residents who received mobile phone messages warning of an ongoing 'security threat.'

Schools near RAF Akrotiri to reopen on Monday after closure linked to the drone strike on the British base, Cyprus’s Ministry of Education said.

The United Kingdom “exposed” Cypriots to drone attacks by virtue of maintaining its bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia and leaving them undefended, shadow leader of the House of Commons Jesse Norman, one of the leading figures in the country’s political opposition, said. “The Cypriot high commissioner and the president of Cyprus have publicly expressed their […]

Limassol’s Kourion municipality is pushing for the creation of a marine aquarium and Mediterranean marine life research centre on the western side of the Akrotiri municipal district, a project with…

The concentration of NATO forces near Cyprus is contributing to tensions in an already volatile region rather than easing them, Russia’s Ambassador to Cyprus Murat Zyazikov said on Wednesday. His comments came as European warships converged on the Eastern Mediterranean following the drone strike on the British base at Akrotiri on 2 March. France redirected […]

The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK met with Britain's Europe Minister to advocate for stronger security guarantees following a drone attack on RAF Akrotiri on March 1.

A Royal Navy surveillance helicopter has arrived at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to strengthen the defence of British military forces in the Eastern Mediterranean, ITV News reported.

Cyprus security authorities were on high alert before a drone struck RAF Akrotiri on 2 March — with two suspects believed linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards already under surveillance and in…

Pupils of the nursery school and primary school in the village of Akrotiri, both of which have been closed for a week in the aftermath of a drone strike on the British Akrotiri air force base, will attend class at a primary school in the Limassol district village of Kolossi, according to reports on Monday. […]

The sirens went off once again in Akrotiri and residents received an sms concerning an ongoing security threat. The alert was over a few minutes later. “There is an ongoing security threat. Please remain indoors and stay in place until further official notice. Move away from windows and take cover behind or beneath substantial, solid […]

A kamikaze drone that struck the British Akrotiri base in Cyprus last Sunday was equipped with Russian military hardware, according to the Sunday Times.

The legal status of the British Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) in Cyprus has returned to the forefront of national policy following London’s handling of the drone strike at Akrotiri on March 1, 2026. Nicosia is reportedly reconsidering the sovereign status of these areas after the British government failed to provide advance warning of its military […]

Hundreds of activists gathered in the centre of Nicosia on March 7 to peacefully protest the presence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia amid the ongoing war against Iran. Full story here.

Commissioner of the presidency, Marios Hartsiotis, visited residents of Akrotiri staying in three Limassol hotels on Friday morning, assuring them that the state is supporting their safety, health and well-being amid ongoing security concerns. Hartsiotis was accompanied by Kourion mayor Pantelis Georgiou, Akrotiri deputy mayor George Konstantinou and the civil commander of the British bases, […]

Emergency sirens were tested near the British base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Friday morning, with authorities providing instructions for public safety during serious danger.

Chants of “British bases out” have echoed through Limassol in recent days as a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri fuels a growing movement to remove the UK military presence from the island.

Within hours of the drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, the phones started ringing. Within days, some of the most capable warships in Europe were heading towards Cyprus.

Sky News reports on the delayed arrival of a British destroyer in Cyprus and explains why attacks on the RAF Akrotiri base were not unexpected, following a double alert at the base.

UK defence minister visits base on high alert after drone strike as civilian personnel, families and villagers seek safety Middle East crisis – live updates The siren that warned a ballistic…

The United Kingdom is “taking every measure” to protect Cyprus, the country’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday, days after the British Akrotiri air force base on the island was hit by…

The safety of Cyprus’s residents has become a topic of public discussion following the outbreak of the war in the Middle East and the drone attack on the Akrotiri British Base.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday insisted that the United Kingdom had not been left unprepared for the possibility of a conflict in the Middle East or attacks on its bases in Cyprus, despite an Iranian-made drone hitting the runway at the country’s Akrotiri air force base on the island on Monday. “For […]

Closing schools in Akrotiri, Trachoni, Episkopi and Asomatos following military activity in the area was a preventive measure for the safety of children and teachers, however schooling must continue,…

Increased activity, including a noticeable rise in vehicle movement and continuous patrol flights by aircraft, was observed at the Akrotiri military base in Cyprus on Wednesday morning.

Britain, France, and Greece are deploying air-defence forces to Cyprus following a drone strike on the Royal Air Force Akrotiri base, prompting a broader regional military response from European allies.

The evacuation status for the Akrotiri area in Limassol, Cyprus, has been extended until Friday, March 6, when the situation will be re-evaluated.

France plans to send anti-missile and anti-drone systems along with a frigate to Cyprus after a drone struck a British air base on the island, while Greece has dispatched fighter jets and warships to…

Communities around the Akrotiri British air base reported a quiet night, following Monday’s Iranian-backed drone strike launched from Lebanon, however they did report people panicking and hundreds…

The US-Iran war is escalating in the Middle East

Nicosia refused to rule out renegotiating use of RAF Akrotiri following anger over the incident

An extraordinary press presence has gathered outside the entrance to the Akrotiri Military Base in Cyprus, with correspondents and broadcast crews from some of the world’s largest news organisations deploying satellite vans and cameras for continuous live coverage. Greek television networks are broadcasting live from the scene, while international agencies and TV channels are transmitting […]

British Bases at Akrotiri sent a message warning of a threat and ordering people to leave the area and remain indoors, before confirming minutes later that it was a false alarm, state television reported. The alert was issued shortly before 8:15 am and instructed residents to move away from the area and stay at home […]

The British government confirmed its RAF base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, was hit by a drone strike, highlighting the risks to British forces in the region amid renewed US and Israeli air attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliatory strikes.

Cyprus must demand answers from Britain over the drone strike on RAF Akrotiri and insist that the presence of the British Bases cannot be allowed to endanger Cypriot citizens, an international…

Pelo menos dois drones foram intercetados quando se dirigiam à base aérea britânica de Akrotiri. Famílias foram retiradas e aeroporto de Pafos foi evacuado por precaução.

Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus AP News

The archaeological sites of Curium and Apollo Hylates, Kolossi Castle and the Archaeological Curium Museum will remain closed to the public until further notice, the department of antiquities announced on Monday. This follows uncertainty after two drones heading towards the Akrotiri British base were intercepted at lunchtime on Monday. Around 12 hours earlier, a drone […]

A British sovereign military base in Cyprus and the country's second-largest airport in Paphos were evacuated after two drones flying towards Akrotiri were neutralized.

Following an attack on Akrotiri in Cyprus, an expert warned that the Souda naval base is not immune to similar strikes, suggesting it could be a targeted location.

Residents of Akrotiri have described scenes of “terror and panic” following a midnight drone strike on the neighbouring British Royal Air Force base.

Foreign secretary confirms strike on Akrotiri base but says it ‘simply not true’ the UK is being dragged into an Iraq-style conflict Good morning and welcome to today’s live coverage. Just hours…

President Nikos Christodoulides declared on Monday that the Republic of Cyprus will not be part of any military operation, following a drone strike on the British Bases at Akrotiri.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commented after the drone attack on the RAF military base in Akrotiri, Cyprus.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides clarified that Cyprus is not involved in any military operations and does not intend to be part of any, following a drone incident at Akrotiri Base.

British intelligence is reportedly concerned that Russian nationals linked to the Kremlin are acquiring properties near the RAF base at Akrotiri, viewing it as a potential 'hybrid warfare' strategy.

Akrotiri Tankers, led by Marielena Prokopiou, is rapidly expanding its fleet with new ship orders, just five months after its initial newbuild orders.

The British defence ministry announced the arrival of two more Merlin Mk2 helicopters at Cyprus' British Akrotiri air force base, bringing the total number of British Merlin helicopters on the island to four.

The United Kingdom has informed the Cypriot government of its plan to install 32 new antennas at RAF Akrotiri, covering a range of up to 340 square kilometres, as Cyprus prepares for upcoming talks regarding the military bases.

Cyprus intelligence service chief Tasos Tzionis reportedly contacted Lebanese group Hezbollah to offer reassurances that the British Akrotiri air force base would not be used as a target.

The amassing of military assets in and around Cyprus in recent weeks, in light of a drone strike on the island’s British Akrotiri air force base, is the product of Cyprus’ accession to the European…

A car accident occurred in Pazinos Akrotiri, Chania, where a priest driving a private vehicle veered off the road and collided with a wall.

The United Kingdom plans to install a £17.5 million satellite monitoring facility in Akrotiri, Cyprus, to enhance space surveillance capabilities and safeguard critical military communications.

It comes after RAF Akrotiri was hit by an unmanned drone strike at the start of the Iran war, raising concerns that the bases could be a threat to the island’s security

President Nikos Christodoulides has sought to reassure tourists and investors that Cyprus remains a safe destination, as hotel booking cancellations reached 25 to 30 per cent in some districts following the drone strike on RAF Akrotiri and the US-led war against Iran. In a statement posted on X to accompany an interview with money-tourism.gr, Christodoulides […]

Pupils have returned to schools in Akrotiri, Cyprus, and daily life has resumed after the evacuation order was lifted on Friday, according to the deputy mayor.

The European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights and the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association have called for an end to British claims over the military bases at Akrotiri and Dhekelia, describing…

The nursery school, primary school, and environmental education center in Akrotiri village will reopen on Monday, after being closed since the adjacent British base was hit by Iranian reprisal attacks.

The evacuation order for the British Akrotiri base and its surrounding areas in Cyprus has been suspended, though the interior ministry stated the area remains on heightened alert and the situation will be constantly monitored.

There was outrage when the government announced, shortly after the drone strike on Akrotiri base that civil defence shelters were enough for about 45 per cent of the population.

Booking cancellations are hitting Cyprus’s tourism sector following the drone strike on the British base at Akrotiri, with reservations being pulled for both the spring and summer seasons — prompting the President to call an emergency meeting with ministers and industry leaders yesterday. The island’s association with the Middle East conflict — compounded by the […]

Hezbollah is suspected of using Google Maps to target a British airbase in Akrotiri, Cyprus, with an Iranian-made Shahed drone. The drone crashed on March 1st, causing only minor material damage.

Cyprus’s tourism industry has been disrupted by cancellations following the US-led war against Iran and the drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, but sector leaders say it is too early to assess the full damage and expect the summer season can still recover. The head of the Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE), Thanos Michailides, told Phileleftheros the […]

The evacuation order for the Akrotiri municipal district has been extended until Friday 13 March, Cyprus’s Ministry of Interior announced, when it will be reviewed in line with an assessment of the situation.

Air raid sirens sounded again at RAF Akrotiri at 10:20 on Monday as an ongoing security threat prompted authorities to order residents to remain indoors and take cover.

A Guardian report highlights increasing opposition in Cyprus to the presence of British military bases on the island, following a drone attack on the Akrotiri base.

“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.

The British Bases authorities have decided to extend the mandatory evacuation for British families living in Akrotiri until Friday as part of security measures in force due to the US-led war against…

The Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth announced that schools in the Akrotiri community, including Akrotiri Primary School and Kindergarten, will remain closed on Monday, March 9, 2026, as a precautionary measure.

The primary school in the village of Akrotiri, as well as the village’s nursery school and environmental education centre, will remain closed on Monday next week, the education ministry said on…

Sirens sounded three times yesterday at the Akrotiri British bases, causing widespread anxiety among local residents and raising questions about the immediacy of the aerial threat. Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said that in all three instances, no active threat was identified and the alarms were subsequently lifted. Specialist sources told philenews that the bases enter […]

Claims that 56 nuclear weapons are stored at RAF Akrotiri are not supported by available evidence, according to an analysis published by Fact Check Cyprus, which says satellite imagery, Nato security…

The UK government has updated its travel advice for Cyprus to warn that terrorist attacks on the island cannot be ruled out, following the suspected drone strike on RAF Akrotiri earlier this month.

The Civil Defence will inspect and re-evaluate shelters across the island in cooperation with other competent authorities, spokesperson Panayiotis Liasidis said, as the Akrotiri municipal district…

The daily life of the residents of Akrotiri has been disrupted since the early hours of Monday, as the village remains under evacuation due to the escalating tension in the area.

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has ruled out Iran as the source of the drone that struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Sunday night, though it said the unmanned aircraft bore the hallmarks of Tehran’s signature Shahed design — the low-cost drones Russia has used extensively against Ukraine, as SkyNews reports. Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters […]

Members of Cyprus Civil Defence continue to patrol the Akrotiri area following the evacuation of the community, according to the service’s spokesperson. Panayiotis Liasides said patrols are also being carried out in neighbouring communities located near critical infrastructure. The Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday that the situation in the Akrotiri municipal district will remain […]

Several locations near the British base attacked by an Iranian drone have been evacuated, and people are expressing fear over the escalating conflict

Greek F-16 fighter jets reportedly intercepted suspected drones near Lebanon before they could enter Cypriot airspace. This incident led to a flight bound for Larnaca returning to Athens.

The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

The Akrotiri municipal district will remain under evacuation until Friday noon, when the situation will be reassessed, the mayor of Kourion said on Tuesday following a briefing at the British Bases…

La medida busca hacer frente a posibles ataques, como el efectuado contra la base aérea británica de Akrotiri, donde se estrelló un avión iraní no tripulado Leer

Authorities confirmed that the Akrotiri municipality will remain under evacuation until Friday, with the situation to be reassessed at the end of the week, as civil defense teams continue patrols.

The evacuation order for the Akrotiri municipal district will remain in force until Friday, March 6, when authorities will reassess the situation, the Ministry of Interior said.

France will deploy anti-missile and anti-drone systems to Cyprus and send a frigate after drones struck the UK’s RAF Akrotiri air base on the island, citing Cyprus’ state-run CNA news agency and a…

Londýn týmto krokom reaguje na pondelňajší zásah základne iránskym dronom Šahíd, ktorý spôsobil materiálne škody.

An Iranian man living near the RAF Akrotiri base has described hearing an explosion in the night before fleeing with his family as sirens sounded across the area — and said he supports the US-Israeli war against Iran because he wants the Islamic Republic gone. The man, who has lived in Cyprus for six months […]

Cyprus remains on high alert as events in the Middle East war between Iran, the United States and Israel move at speed.

A 'security threat' was briefly declared at the United Kingdom's Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus on Tuesday morning, but the threat quickly passed.

The British bases have announced an enhanced presence of police officers in Akrotiri on Monday night.

Nicosia Municipality has urged residents to remain calm and follow only official government announcements as it monitors developments in the region.

The Cypriot government is preparing to launch a formal diplomatic protest against the British government following the drone strike on the Akrotiri Sovereign Base, citing a significant failure in…

Two unmanned aerial vehicles moving towards British Bases in Akrotiri, Cyprus, were intercepted. Greece is sending two frigates and F-16 jets in response.

A drone hit a British air base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, overnight, causing limited damage but no casualties, the island's president and the British ministry announced on Monday…

The apparent attack on RAF Akrotiri came hours after the UK agreed to let the US use British military bases to attack Iran’s missile sites The UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was hit by a suspected…