Cyprus holds military drill with France, Italy and Greece to bolster security in east Mediterranean
1 year, 4 months ago

Cyprus holds military drill with France, Italy and Greece to bolster security in east Mediterranean

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. President Nikos Christodoulides said the drill with France, Italy and Greece is of “particular geostrategic significance” for the 27-member bloc and others, including the United States. He spoke ahead of a visit to the French frigate Chevalier Paul, which is taking part in the drill, and stressed that the show of strength is not turned against any other country — a veiled allusion to Turkey, with which Cyprus shares a violent past, including a 1974 Turkish invasion brought on by a coup aimed at forming a union with Greece. The five-day drill, which kicked off on Monday and is code-named EUNOMIA 4-2023, involves naval and air forces, including French Rafale jet fighters and Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft, according to a Cyprus Defense Ministry statement.

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Boosting Cyprus’ defense is key so close to the war-wracked Mideast, defense minister says
1 month ago

Boosting Cyprus’ defense is key so close to the war-wracked Mideast, defense minister says

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Bolstering Cyprus ' defense capacity is critical for the east Mediterranean island nation so close to the war-wrecked Middle East, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday. The Israeli ground-based system is capable of simultaneously intercepting missiles, drones and aircraft from as far as 93 miles away, and represents a significant upgrade to Cyprus’ defense shield, which had …

Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country’s president says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country’s president says

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S. help to bring them up to the standards of the world’s premier military alliance, the president of the Mediterranean island nation said Thursday. President Nikos Christodoulides put Cyprus on a trajectory for possible NATO membership, ending …

US and Cyprus launch a strategic dialogue to bolster security
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US and Cyprus launch a strategic dialogue to bolster security

The Independent  

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Cyprus and the US sign a defense deal outlining ways to tackle regional crises
4 months ago

Cyprus and the US sign a defense deal outlining ways to tackle regional crises

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus and the United States have signed a defense cooperation framework agreement that outlines ways the two countries can enhance their response to regional humanitarian crises and security concerns, including those arising from climate change. Cyprus Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas and U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander hailed the agreement on Monday …

In ethnically split Cyprus, buffer zone tensions persist after decades, a UN official says
10 months, 1 week ago

In ethnically split Cyprus, buffer zone tensions persist after decades, a UN official says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Decades on from the ethnic …

Deal struck on contentious road in divided Cyprus that triggered an assault against UN peacekeepers
1 year, 3 months ago

Deal struck on contentious road in divided Cyprus that triggered an assault against UN peacekeepers

The Independent  

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Deal struck on contentious road in divided Cyprus that triggered an assault against UN peacekeepers
1 year, 3 months ago

Deal struck on contentious road in divided Cyprus that triggered an assault against UN peacekeepers

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — The head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in ethnically split Cyprus said Monday that Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots have reached an “understanding” over a contentious road inside a U.N.-controlled buffer zone whose construction had stirred up tensions not seen in years. Cyprus government officials said the deal meets the Turkish Cypriot demand for construction of the …

Minister: Greece can defend islands despite Turkey's threats
2 years, 3 months ago

Minister: Greece can defend islands despite Turkey's threats

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greece has the right to take “all defensive measures” to …

US Navy SEALs, Cyprus special forces hold anti-terror drill
3 years, 4 months ago

US Navy SEALs, Cyprus special forces hold anti-terror drill

The Independent  

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EU, Mideast nations look to train at Cyprus security center
3 years, 7 months ago

EU, Mideast nations look to train at Cyprus security center

Associated Press  

LARNACA, Cyprus — Three European Union member nations and three Middle Eastern countries are looking to train personnel in border, customs, maritime and cybersecurity techniques at a cutting-edge U.S.-funded facility in Cyprus that is expected to be ready early next year, the Cypriot foreign minister said Thursday. The Cyprus Center for Land, Open-Seas, and Port Security is scheduled to start …

US-built center in Cyprus to offer region security training
4 years ago

US-built center in Cyprus to offer region security training

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — A U.S.-funded center in Cyprus will help train officials from countries in the eastern Mediterranean region and the Middle East on the latest techniques in border, customs, maritime and cyber security, the acting head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Monday. Chad Wolf said the $5 million Cyprus Center for Land, Open-Seas, and Port …

NATO allies are facing off in the Mediterranean. The conflict could engulf the entire region
4 years, 4 months ago

NATO allies are facing off in the Mediterranean. The conflict could engulf the entire region

CNN  

CNN — Tension is simmering in the waters of the Eastern Mediterranean as Greece and Turkey, NATO allies but historic rivals, inch toward a possible military confrontation that could end up engulfing the region. Greek National Defense/AP “The Eastern Mediterranean has transformed into a space of tensions,” French Defense Minister Florence Parly tweeted Wednesday. With our Cypriot, Greek and Italian …

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