Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias pledged full support after Greece sent warships and F-16s to Cyprus.
Dendias said that Greece's commitment carries both symbolic and practical weight, asserting that it will stand alongside the Cypriot people and all lawful residents of the Republic of Cyprus.
Following drone attacks on British bases, Cyprus will receive French anti-air and anti-drone systems, with a second frigate expected soon, while Germany is also considering support
Cyprus’ Minister of Defence is meeting with Greece’s Minister of National Defence and the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, in what officials describe as a crucial coordination session under rapidly shifting geopolitical conditions.
Authorities warn existing shelters can protect only about 45% of the population, as new measures aim to expand capacity and improve emergency readiness
Meanwhile, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides spoke by phone with the President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun, following a drone attack against the British sovereign base in Akrotiri
The frigate HS Kimon is being dispatched immediately to Cyprus, along with a second frigate equipped with the “Centaur” system. The naval reinforcement will be accompanied by two F-16 fighter aircraft.
Shortly after 12:30 p.m., an alert was issued at Paphos Airport following the detection of a drone in the airspace. Passengers and staff were instructed to evacuate immediately.
The Cypriot President said the country will continue to serve its humanitarian role, positioning itself “as part of the solution, not the problem,” and acting responsibly with the safety of its citizens as its top priority.
Suspected unmanned drone caused limited damage at RAF Akrotiri, prompting shelter-in-place orders as authorities confirmed no casualties
The UK Defense Chief warned that the episode demonstrated “how indiscriminate” Iran’s retaliatory actions have become.
Former Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou says local interests are resisting the Greece–Cyprus power interconnector, warning that continued energy isolation leaves Cyprus exposed to high costs, supply risks and industrial decline
Cypriot singer Antigoni Baxton’s Eurovision 2026 entry “Jalla” sparks controversy for allegedly misrepresenting Cypriot culture, prompting a public letter and official response from Cyprus’ national broadcaster RIK
ExxonMobil is moving ahead with the process of declaring commerciality for Block 10 of Cyprus’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), aiming to begin natural gas production between 2030 and 2035, according to the company’s Vice President, John Ardill. His remarks followed a meeting on Friday with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, at […]
The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania
President Christodoulides praises resignation of his chief of staff as an act of trust, pledging full investigation and emphasizing government accountability to the Cypriot people
Charalambos Charalambous steps down following a viral video raising questions over alleged shadow funding of a campaign, citing transparency and the need to protect government credibility
The Cypriot president spoke a day after video footage was released on a hitherto unknown account on X purportedly showing close aides trying to avoid campaign spending caps and hawking an influence-for-cash scheme
Government charges footage is the product of malicious editing; the video was posted by a hitherto unknown X account a day after Cyprus assumed the EU Council presidency
French cable maker Nexans says it is revising the execution schedule for the Great Sea Interconnector linking Greece and Cyprus, while reaffirming its commitment to the landmark energy project