Defence minister to visit Cyprus after drone attacks on British base
The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.
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Cyprus expresses dissatisfaction with UK over military bases use
The Cypriot government expressed strong dissatisfaction with the United Kingdom for the absence of clear and timely assurance that British bases in Cyprus would not be used for purposes beyond humanitarian aid.
Cyprus Expresses Dissatisfaction with UK Over British Bases Assurances
The Cypriot government publicly expressed strong dissatisfaction with the United Kingdom regarding the lack of 'clear and timely assurances' that British bases on the island would be used solely for humanitarian purposes.
Cyprus Government Seeks to Grant Attorney General Phone Tapping Powers Without Court Order
The Cypriot government is pushing for a new bill that would grant the Attorney General the power to order phone taps without judicial approval, aiming for parliamentary passage before dissolution, though MPs remain unconvinced.
European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
Greek F-16s Land in Cyprus
Four F-16 aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force have landed in Cyprus, as announced by the Cypriot government spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis.
Cyprus on high alert as 600 citizens await repatriation from Middle East
The Cypriot government is on high alert, monitoring the escalating conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East while coordinating the return of hundreds of citizens stranded abroad.
Cyprus government approves emergency compensation for foot-and-mouth outbreak
The Cypriot government has approved approximately €4.5 million in emergency compensation for farmers following the culling of around 13,000 animals affected by a rapidly spreading foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
US Marines in Cyprus? Government says any role would be strictly humanitarian
The Cypriot government sough to clarify reports that American soldiers could be deployed to the island, saying any assistance would be limited to helping repatriate foreign nationals.
Cyprus to lodge formal protest against UK over lack of communication during drone strike
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…
Cyprus Attorney-General Could Authorize Phone Taps Without Court Order Under Proposed Bill
The Cypriot government has amended its proposed phone-tapping legislation, which would now allow the attorney-general to order telecommunications interception without prior court approval under specific 'exceptional' circumstances.
Cyprus Government Targets June for Preliminary Pension Reform Bill
The Cypriot government aims to submit legislation reforming the first pillar of the pension system to parliament by early June, with the goal of implementing the changes by 2027.