Emmanuel Macron vows Europe will stand by Cyprus after Iran drone strike

French president says attack on island is ‘an attack on Europe’ as EU states send military support Emmanuel Macron has vowed that Europe will do whatever it takes to stand by Cyprus, the continent’s first state to be directly affected by the Iran war. In the strongest show yet of solidarity towards the EU member closest to the Middle East, Macron likened the attacks, which included a drone strike against a British base on the eastern Mediterranean island, to an attack on Europe. Continue rea...

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Russian components found in drone that attacked UK airbase in Cyprus

Russian-made components have been found in a kamikaze drone that recently attacked a British airbase in Cyprus.

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Macron to visit Cyprus as France deploys warships to Mediterranean

President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus on Monday, his office said, as France deploys warships to the Mediterranean following a drone attack on the island EU member days ago. Macron will meet Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Paphos to show “solidarity” and detail moves to “strengthen security around Cyprus and in the eastern Mediterranean”, the Elysee said on Sunday. The visit will take place as the war pitting US and Israel against...

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Replay: Emmanuel Macron addresses Iran threat to EU member Cyprus

Rewatch as French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the threat posed by Iran to Cyprus, an EU member.

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Watch: US B-52 bomber lands at UK air base as Iran conflict spirals

A US Air Force B-52 bomber plane landed at RAF Fairford airbase on Monday (9 March), after the US and Israel’s airstrikes towards Iran sparked widespread regional conflict.

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Cyprus suffers from its proximity to the Middle East powder keg

The easternmost EU country’s image as a safe haven for regional business is under threat after suffering an Iranian drone attack

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I planned a trip to the Middle East this week. I can't get refunds because it's not dangerous enough.

Chelsea Hudson wasn't able to get a refund for her trip to Egypt despite violence erupting in the region after the US and Israel began striking Iran. Chelsea Hudson Chelsea Hudson traveled to Egypt despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Hudson tried to get a refund, but the US travel advisory for Egypt wasn't high enough. The US advised American citizens to evacuate from 14 countries in the region due to safety concerns. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chelse...

Turkey deploys fighter jets and air defense systems to northern Cyprus

Britain’s Dragon warship heads towards Cyprus

The British warship HMS Dragon has set sail from Portsmouth and is heading towards Cyprus, the British royal navy said on Tuesday. “The decision to send the Royal Navy assets came as Iran’s attacks continue to target British interests in the region and the UK Armed Forces continue to adapt to the changing threats,” it […]

Suspected Hamas member arrested in Cyprus over plot targeting Israeli, Jewish sites in Europe

The man, identified as Lebanese-born Kamel M. by the Prosecutors' Office, was suspected of transporting 300 rounds of live ammunition to other individuals also suspected of being Hamas members.

France to deploy dozen warships: Macron

PAPHOS, Cyprus (Reuters) -- France was deploying about a dozen naval vessels, including its aircraft carrier strike group, to the Mediterranean, Red Sea and potentially the Strait of Hormuz as part of ‌defensive support to allies threatened by the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking in Cyprus before visiting the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, which arrived over the weekend in the eastern Mediterranean, President Emmanuel Macron sought to reassure his Cypriot counterpart after drones ⁠were

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France to deploy almost a dozen warships and mull Hormuz mission, Macron says

European states have been largely sidelined as the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has escalated, and they are grappling with how to defend their interests.

French President Macron to visit Cyprus as France deploys warships

France's President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus on Monday, his office said, as France deploys warships to the Mediterranean following a drone attack on Cyprus days ago.

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British warship leaves for Mediterranean to protect Cyprus

HMS Dragon has deployed to the eastern Mediterranean to bolster defences at the British air base RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus after the base was struck by an Iranian drone earlier this month.

Ambassador Gori speaks at the meeting of participants in Expo 2027 in Belgrade

(ANSA) - BELGRADO, 10 MAR - The Italian Ambassador to Serbia, Luca Gori, spoke at the Second International Participants Meeting (IPM) of Expo 2027 Belgrade, currently underway at the Sava Centar in Belgrade. The meeting brings together delegations from participating countries and representatives of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) to take stock of preparations for Expo 2027 Belgrade, the first international exhibition organized in the Western Balkans. Expo Belgrade will be dedic...

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Air links restored at Cyprus airports as major carriers resume flights

Air links between Cyprus and Europe have been restored after several carriers suspended services due to the conflict in the Middle East, the operator of Larnaca and Paphos airports said on Monday. Hermes Airports said airlines of the Lufthansa Group — Lufthansa, Austrian, Edelweiss and Eurowings — along with British Airways, easyJet and Transavia had […]

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Macron and Mitsotakis visit Cyprus, pledging EU solidarity - eKathimerini.com

Macron and Mitsotakis visit Cyprus, pledging EU solidarity  eKathimerini.com

France to deploy nearly a dozen warships, mulls Hormuz mission, Macron says

'When Cyprus is attacked, Europe is attacked,' says after meeting leaders in Paphos

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Türkiye deploys F-16s to Turkish Cyprus to boost security amid Iran war

Türkiye has deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as part of a phased plan aimed at strengthening the territory’s...

Turkey Mulls F-16 Deployment To Turkish-Occupied Cyprus Amid Iran War Tensions

Turkey Mulls F-16 Deployment To Turkish-Occupied Cyprus Amid Iran War Tensions As the Iran war unfolds and has shown signs of becoming a regional conflict, one interesting question is what Turkey's role will be - given it is both a NATO member possessing a large military and an avowed regional enemy and rival to Israel for influence.  A Turkish defense ministry source has been cited in national media to say the country is mulling deployment of F-16 fighter jets to the Turkish Re...

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Russian components found in drone attacking RAF base in Cyprus – Daily Mail

The Iranian drone that attacked a British airbase in Cyprus in early March contained a Russian-made navigation system.

Turkey may deploy F-16s to north Cyprus amid Middle East war

Turkey is considering deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as a security measure following a recent drone attack on the island amid Mideast tensi Read More: https://punchng.com/turkey-may-deploy-f-16s-to-north-cyprus-amid-middle-east-war/

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4+ 1 messages behind the European wall in Cyprus: Joint operations, Macron’s commitment and Turkey

The joint presence of Macron, Mitsotakis and Christodoulides in Paphos is seen by the international press as a sign of a new balance in the Southeastern Mediterranean, with France declaring its readiness to defend the security of Cyprus The post 4+ 1 messages behind the European wall in Cyprus: Joint operations, Macron’s commitment and Turkey appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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