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Cyprus to ‘seek new security deal’ for UK military bases following strike on RAF Akrotiri

Cypriot president has called for ‘open and frank’ discussions over future of UK bases on the island

The Independent UK · Mar 25

What to know about Cypriot calls for 'frank' talks over future of UK's military bases

Cyprus has raised concerns that it was kept in the dark when a Shahed drone struck a hangar at a British air base on the island’s southern coastline minutes after midnight on March 2

The Independent UK · Mar 24

EU leaders vow to support Cyprus in talks over future of British bases

Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases have become targets for Iran after outbreak of Middle East crisis

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

Trilateral meeting in Paphos: 'Any attack on Cyprus is an attack on Europe'

French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travelled to Cyprus for an emergency trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides amid the war in Iran.

Euronews · Mar 9

Macron visits Cyprus as Europe tightens security in eastern Mediterranean

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Cyprus to show support and bolster defences after a drone strike heightened fears the Middle East conflict could spill onto European soil.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 9

Europe rallies around Cyprus during Iran war as Macron visits to show support for island

French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Cyprus

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil

If the adage “geography is destiny” holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Greece, France and Germany send forces to Cyprus after Iran-made drone strikes

Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country.

Euronews · Mar 3

The EU is seeking new trade partnerships. Here's why

The European Union and India have reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties after nearly two decades of negotiations

The Independent UK · Jan 28

'The myths of Cyprus': Strasbourg exhibition delves deep into forms of cultural identity

Eight well-known myths are explored in 'The myths of Cyprus' a new exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg which sets out to show how culture can act as a common language to unite Europeans.

Euronews · Jan 21