Speaking during an interview with a news site, the Greek prime minister also ruled out early elections, cabinet reshuffle

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

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

The Netherlands and France are sending warships to protect Cyprus and secure maritime routes as the conflict in the Middle East threatens regional shipping lanes

Ruling AKP party spokesman Omer Celik takes aim at Cyprus, Greece for boosting defenses amid ongoing Middle East conflict

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

Greek and French leaders emphasize defense and unity, calling for de-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cyprus remains committed to peace while Europe stands ready to safeguard its citizens and regional stability

Though, to be honest, Cyprus was never in any particular danger of getting involved either. It’s just closer to the front line than the rest of the EU, and mistakes happen

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said developments in the Turkish-controlled areas will not change Greece’s strategy to support Cyprus, stressing that actions will respect international law while avoiding escalation

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron met with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in Paphos to show European solidarity and inspect F-16 jets amid Middle East conflict concerns and regional security threats.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides criticized Turkey’s deployment of six F-16 jets and air defense systems to the occupied areas, reaffirming that Ankara remains an occupying power regardless of military actions

Turkey has announced the deployment of six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems in the occupied northern part of Cyprus, citing regional developments, a move that raises tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and pressures both Cyprus and Greece

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.