According to reporting by TA NEA Athens and Nicosia are advancing plans to send upgraded Leopard tanks to Cyprus, as defense cooperation with Western allies deepens and regional tensions with Turkey escalate.

According to the Turkish outlet Daily Sabah, Erdogan said any foreign troop deployments linked to ongoing Middle East conflict should be temporary and not evolve into a 'permanent presence'

Nicosia cites ongoing violations north of Pyla as UN peacekeepers increase patrols, address reports of military activity, and urge restraint amid a fragile standoff.

The news agency said Cairo aims to ensure a long-term supply to meet mushrooming domestic demand

In a post on X, Akar issued a stark warning: “In the homeland of the Turkish Cypriots, those who dream of Easter… will experience their last Easter.”

In early March, the frigates 'Kimon' and 'Psara' arrived on the island as part of a broader response to rising regional tensions.

Rising cancellations and weaker bookings linked to the conflict are weighing on Cyprus’s outlook and slowing early summer demand in Greece, with airlines and tourism operators reporting a shift toward western Mediterranean destinations

Greek Defense Minister stresses continuous evaluation of military presence while Cyprus expresses strong interest in the “Kentavros” defense system

President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek opposition leader Nikos Androulakis stress European solidarity, diplomacy, and renewed momentum for Cyprus reunification talks amid rising regional tensions.

Britain says RAF Akrotiri will not be used in joint operations with the U.S., reaffirming its defensive stance amid escalating tensions in the region

Athens has increased investments in its military capabilities, including upgrades to its F-16 fleet and the acquisition of advanced air defense systems, moves that U.S. lawmakers say enhance collective deterrence

President Nikos Christodoulides urges open dialogue with London on the future of UK bases in Cyprus, highlighting the welfare of over 10,000 residents living within the base areas

Bipartisan lawmakers call for action over the reported deployment of Turkish fighter jets in northern Cyprus, with appeals for sanctions and international response intensifying

Cyprus Energy Minister says all informal EU councils postponed due to Iran crisis will return to normal scheduling between April and June

FT: Expansion of EU Naval Mission in Strait of Hormuz Under Consideration

The British air-defence destroyer has sailed from Portsmouth toward Cyprus to reinforce security at UK bases after a recent drone attack on the RAF Akrotiri air base

Antonio Costa linked the war with the conflict in Ukraine, saying Russia was the only winner due to rising oil prices.

A Lebanese-born suspect wanted by German prosecutors was arrested at Larnaca airport, accused of procuring ammunition linked to planned attacks on Israeli or Jewish targets in Germany and across Europe

French President Macron, speaking during a trilateral meeting on Cyprus with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and host Nikos Christodoulides, referred to another mission based on Operation Aspides

French President Emmanuelle Macron departed aboard military helicopter for the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, the flagship of the French Navy, which is sailing off Chania. He also thanked Greece for excellent cooperation