Cyprus4 days agoCyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK basesThe UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides.4 days ago13 Mar 2026Tourism was booming in Cyprus, then a drone hit2025 was a record-breaking year for Cyprus' tourist industry, with more than 4.5 million visitors but since the Middle East conflict numbers have dropped.13 Mar 202611 Mar 2026Worry for families as Royal Navy crew sets sailNaval families of serving personnel worry for their loved ones being deployed on HMS Dragon.11 Mar 202610 Mar 2026HMS Dragon leaves for Eastern MediterraneanFamilies gather in Portsmouth to wave off HMS Dragon.10 Mar 202610 Mar 2026HMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth and heads to CyprusThe UK has deployed the Type 45 Destroyer to the Mediterranean region, after an Iranian drone struck the runway at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on 1 March.10 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Air squadron 'maintaining readiness' in conflictRoyal Navy officers said the Merlin helicopter would allow airspace observation and track threats.10 Mar 20269 Mar 2026Culdrose helicopter arrives in Cyprus The Merlin Mk2 helicopter left Helston on Saturday and landed in the Mediterranean on Monday.9 Mar 20268 Mar 2026War fuels debate in Cyprus over UK military bases“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.8 Mar 20265 Mar 2026Healey visits Cyprus after criticism of UK response to drone attacksThe Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks. 5 Mar 2026...
