The Greek prime minister travels to Cyprus for urgent meetings with the presidents of Cyprus and France, sending a clear signal of European solidarity and highlighting Greece’s diplomatic and defense role amid rising regional tensions.

The “SALAMIS-01/26” exercise brought together naval and air assets from Greece and Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, coordinated from Larnaca as part of a bilateral agreement to strengthen regional search and rescue capabilities.

Nikos Dendias says in an interview with TO BHMA that Greece will not take part in operations against Iran, vows to defend Cyprus during the regional crisis and deepen defense ties with France.

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Cyprus to show solidarity after a drone strike near RAF Akrotiri, meeting Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as France reinforces its defensive presence in the East Med

Ankara is weighing the deployment of fighter jets to northern Cyprus as part of phased planning to strengthen the security of the Turkish Cypriot state amid growing regional tensions

The Belharra-type frigate which, together with the frigate “Psara”, sailed from Greece to strengthen Cyprus’s air defense umbrella, in a highly symbolic and substantive act of providing military support

Updated travel advice says British nationals should remain vigilant while visiting Cyprus, as authorities note that a potential terrorist attack on the island cannot be excluded.

Residents in the Akrotiri area were urged to stay indoors after authorities issued an emergency warning about an ongoing security threat and activated warning sirens.

After Greece, Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands are deploying naval assets to guard the skies over Cyprus after Iranian-made drones struck a British military base on the island, with London facing criticism for a slow response.

An investigation into Cyprus’ civil shelters shows overcrowding, poor maintenance, and misused spaces, raising concerns about public safety during emergencies. Authorities plan incentives to expand and improve shelter infrastructure

Amid regional tensions and drone interceptions, Cyprus sends its first emergency alert to citizens’ phones. Technical glitches left some without notifications, while authorities urge calm and adherence to official safety instructions.

The air-defense system arrived on the Greek island amid Middle East tensions, following reported Iranian drone attacks near a British base in Cyprus.

Britain’s Defense Ministry said the drone that struck a Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri caused limited damage and was not launched from Iran. Cyprus’ president stressed the country is not involved in any military operations amid regional tensions.

Fighting intensifies across Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and the Gulf as Israel strikes Tehran, Hezbollah joins the conflict, Kurdish forces reportedly mobilize near Iran, and regional tensions trigger alarms from Cyprus to Turkey.

The most modern and lethal warship in the Hellenic Navy is named for the ancient Athenian general who expanded the celebrated Greek city-state's maritime dominance in the eastern Mediterranean against the Persian empire

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for de-escalation in the Middle East, urged diplomacy over widening conflict and said Greece is strengthening preparedness while supporting Cyprus and planning the safe return of citizens from the region.

Authorities clarified that Cyprus’ airspace remained open after a suspected drone from Lebanon prompted temporary holding patterns for two flights. One flight returned to Athens, while another landed safely, and normal operations have resumed

The combined presence of the frigates and fighter jets marks what observers call a new phase in Cyprus’ defensive posture.

U.S. Raises Travel Advisory for Cyprus to Level 3 out of 4, Citing Risk of Armed Conflict

Emmanuel Macron announced that France is dispatching additional air assets and a frigate to Cyprus, while hinting at the involvement of French armed forces in Mideast operations