Tag: Cyprus

Thursday, March 26th 2026 - 11:34 UTC
Royal Navy leads NATO maritime force from German flagship; HMS Dragon in Cyprus

Royal Navy personnel will command one of Nato's maritime immediate response forces from the German flagship as HMS Dragon is no longer available to lead the force, BFBS Forces News understands.
Tuesday, March 3rd 2026 - 12:45 UTC
France and Greece dispatch warships to Cyprus after Iranian attack on UK base

France will deploy anti-missile and anti-drone systems to Cyprus and send a frigate after drones struck the UK’s RAF Akrotiri air base on the island, citing Cyprus’ state-run CNA news agency and a Cypriot government source. The move comes amid a fast-moving regional escalation tied to fighting involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
Monday, March 2nd 2026 - 12:27 UTC
Iran hits UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in EU-member Cyprus after Starmer announces support for US

An Iranian-made drone struck the UK’s RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus overnight, causing no casualties and only limited damage, in an incident that brought the Middle East conflict directly onto European Union territory. British authorities raised force-protection measures and ordered non-essential personnel to leave and disperse, while the base continued operating, according to official information reported by Reuters.
Thursday, October 24th 2024 - 00:49 UTC
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Friday, February 2nd 2024 - 10:00 UTC
Argentine Blue Helmets off to Cyprus

Argentine defense authorities bid farewell earlier this week to the new group of troops to be deployed in Cyprus as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Blue Helmets (UNFICYP), it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Friday, April 8th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
Argentina's Ambassador to Israel sentenced to 8 years for corruption

Argentina's Ambassador to Israel and Cyprus Sergio Uribarri has resigned after being sentenced to 8 years in jail for “embezzlement and negotiations incompatible with public office.”
Monday, January 24th 2022 - 09:04 UTC
Argentine Defense Minister bids farewell to blue helmets off to Cyprus

Argentina's Defense Minister Jorge Taiana last week bid farewell to the national troops to be deployed in Cyprus as a part of the United Nations peacekeeping Mission.
Wednesday, October 21st 2020 - 08:28 UTC
EU begins legal action against Cyprus and Malta on “golden passport” schemes for wealthy investors

Brussels on Tuesday launched legal action against Cyprus and Malta over their controversial “golden passport” schemes for wealthy investors, saying they were illegal and undermined EU citizenship.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:17 UTC
Controversial UK defense contract will cost taxpayers an extra GBP 10 million

Serco Group PLC said on Thursday it has settled with the UK Ministry of Defense after it initially took legal action against the government department for awarding a fire and rescue services contract to Capita PLC.
Thursday, June 6th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Falklands' MPA catering and logistics service contract extended three years

Sodexo has extended its contracts with the Ministry of Defense (MoD) to provide a range of support services to the UK’s Armed Forces in Cyprus and the Falkland Islands for a further three years.