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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…
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 […]
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...
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 […]
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 […]