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The Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Ünal Üstel, has expressed support for the position outlined by Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during discussions with the United Nations’ envoy on Cyprus, saying the remarks reflected the shared views......
A new flotilla headed toward Gaza was intercepted by Israeli naval forces in waters near Cyprus, according to organizers of the mission. The vessels had reportedly departed from Turkey earlier in the week. The flotilla, organized under the name Global Sumud Flotilla, stated on social media that military......
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Tufan Erhürman in Istanbul on Thursday, in a meeting reflecting ongoing diplomatic engagement between Türkiye and Northern Cyprus. The official ceremony took place at the historic Dolmabahçe Palace, where the two leaders later......
The United Kingdom has assured that its military bases in Cyprus will not be utilized for offensive operations related to the ongoing tensions with Iran. The statement was relayed by a Cypriot government spokesperson following a phone conversation between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Cypriot......
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke from Paphos, Cyprus, alongside Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, addressing regional security concerns following recent Iranian missile strikes. The attacks hit the British base at Akrotiri on March 1, prompting......
The United States has begun using British military bases to conduct “defensive operations” amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday. The move aims to prevent Iran from launching missiles in the region that could endanger British lives. US B-1......
Turkey is considering the possibility of deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as part of measures aimed at strengthening security on the island, according to information from a source within the Turkish Ministry of Defense. The potential deployment comes amid recent regional developments in......
Germany has confirmed that it will not send military forces to the Eastern Mediterranean despite recent drone strikes targeting British bases in southern Cyprus. Government spokesman Stefan Kornelius stated Wednesday that the situation is being closely monitored in light of ongoing US and Israeli operations......
Italy has summoned the ambassador of Iran following a drone attack targeting a British military base in Cyprus, in a move that underscores mounting diplomatic tensions across the region. According to Italy’s Foreign Ministry, the decision to call in the Iranian envoy was intended to formally protest......
Two drones that targeted the British RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus were reportedly launched from neighboring Lebanon, most likely by Hezbollah, according to a Cypriot government source. One of the drones struck a runway, while both were eventually neutralized. The government source confirmed that the......
A coordinated operation by Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and the Turkish police has led to the arrest of six individuals suspected of working for an Iranian spy network. The operation, spanning five provinces and centered in Istanbul, targeted a cell allegedly involved......
A recent trilateral summit involving Israel, Greece, and Cyprus has sparked controversy in political and media circles, particularly regarding Athens and Nicosia’s positioning in regional geopolitics. The meeting, held in Jerusalem, brought together Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Greek......
The Cypriot President, Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in Beirut on Wednesday morning for an official visit expected to focus on the long-discussed maritime border demarcation between Lebanon and Cyprus. According to local media, both sides are prepared to finalize and sign the agreement, which Lebanon’s......
