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The Cypriot government spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, described the placement of the 'TRNC' flag at a meeting between Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman and UN Undersecretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo as an "unfortunate moment."
Cyprus government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis called for anyone with information related to allegations made by journalist and Volt MP candidate Makarios Drousiotis to hand it over to the competent authorities for investigation.
The situation in the Middle East and its impact on fuel and energy prices is being continuously monitored, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday. At a media briefing at the presidential palace, Letymbiotis said decisions would hinge on both the effects in Cyprus and the wider global impact and duration of the regional crisis. […]
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 […]
Germany will assist in “preventative measures” being taken to protect Cyprus after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone on Monday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday…
Four F-16 aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force have landed in Cyprus, as announced by the Cypriot government spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis.
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 government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis stated that joint efforts, in coordination with the European Commission and the north, are crucial to contain the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).
The Cypriot National Council is scheduled to convene on Monday to review President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent visit to Brussels. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis stated that the President is expected to brief Council members on the outcomes of his meetings.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will meet United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in Brussels on 18 March on the sidelines of the European Council summit, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced on Thursday. The meeting, which was arranged following a letter from Christodoulides to Guterres, forms part of what Letymbiotis described as the president’s clear and firm […]
The National Security Council is coordinating actions around the clock, and President Nikos Christodoulides participates in person whenever necessary, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis…
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis stressed on Tuesday the importance of disseminating accurate information amid regional crises, urging the public to rely on corroborated reporting by the…
Cyprus is not a target in the regional conflict and has never been one, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis insisted on Monday, as Greece rushed two navy frigates and a pair of F-16 jets to…
The Cyprus government denied reports of a threat to the island, after UK Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed on Sunday that Iran had fired two missiles towards Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Sunday: “Regarding statements and reports referring to the launching of missiles towards Cyprus, it is clarified that this is not true […]
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis has demanded an investigation into the collapse of a block of flats in the Limassol suburb of Yermasoyia, which resulted in two fatalities.
Cyprus government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis called for unity and vigilance at an Eoka memorial, emphasizing that current circumstances leave no room for complacency and require a clear national direction.
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Thursday pointed the finger at international media for its “exaggeration” in its reporting regarding the situation in Cyprus after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone last week. “What I think is easily understood is that it has been observed that an image is being presented with a high […]
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Wednesday afternoon denied that there had ever been a “suspicious object” in the skies above Lebanon, after two Greek F-16 fighter jets which were stationed in Paphos were scrambled earlier in the day. He said that “all the required protocols were immediately activated” and that “two aircraft operated for a […]
The Republic of Cyprus is monitoring developments and evaluating every statement made and any information received, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday evening, following a…
Cyprus has expressed displeasure over the actions of the British government following a recent drone incident, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said, after cabinet meeting. Letymbiotis said all security protocols had been activated and that there was close coordination between the relevant services. He added that cabinet ministers were briefed on the security measures and exchanged […]