Cyprus

Cyberattacks in Cyprus: Gaps, measures, and risks for citizens

Rising cyber threats Cybersecurity expert Dinos Pastos discussed the increasing risks to critical infrastructure and digital systems in Cyprus during the Sigma programme “Mesimeri kai...

A total of 950 people were repatriated to Cyprus

Sixth chartered flight arrives With the arrival on Saturday night of the sixth chartered flight from the United Arab Emirates, a total of 950 people...

Cyprus shelters criticism after Civil Defence admission

Civil Defence responds to criticism Growing criticism of Cyprus' shelters has prompted a response from Civil Defence official Maria Pappa, who acknowledged that shelters may...

Sirens sounded at Akrotiri on Monday morning

Sirens sounded at the Akrotiri Bases on Monday morning, triggering a nine-minute alert that began around 10:20. Personnel and local residents were advised to...

Cyprus-Greece joint exercise with frigate “Kimon” participating

Bilateral search and rescue drill On Sunday, 8 March 2026, Cyprus and Greece carried out a bilateral search and rescue (SAR) exercise named “SALAMIS-01/26”. The...