Tag: Cyprus

Britain’s bases in Cyprus put the Mediterranean island in danger

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Cypriot lawyer & former central committee member of the Progressive Working Peoples’ Party (Akel) Toumazos Tsielepis discusses the case...

Cyprus’ strategic dilemma in the Eastern Mediterranean

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The geographic fate of Cyprus has long been a significant challenge. Cyprus is located at the maritime crossroads of...

Why Is the Royal Navy’s HMS Dragon Docked in the Eastern Mediterranean After Deploying to Cyprus?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyer, deployed to reinforce security around the 2 RAF bases in Cyprus, is to...

Why Is Cyprus Seeking a New Security Deal with the United Kingdom After the Drone Strike Near RAF Akrotiri?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Sirens had already been blaring minutes after midnight on Monday, 2 March ’26. They were warning personnel to take...

Implications of Brexit with Malta and Cyprus offering an EU Single Market solution for UK- based businesses

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
It has been 3 months involving 3 rounds since Brexit negotiations formally began on 19 June ’25. The two...

Cyprus wins EU support over future of British bases

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
EU leaders have pledged to support Cyprus as it seeks an open and frank discussion on the future of...
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Britain clarifies that the Cyprus base will not be part of the Britain-American self-defense deal

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
On Saturday, 21 March 2026, Britain clarified that its Cyprus Akrotiri airbase would not be deployed in its defence...

Is Cyprus Accelerating Migrant Returns Ahead of Its EU Council Presidency?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Of late, Cypriot authorities have stepped up nationwide enforcement raids targeting irregular and undocumented migrants. This has resulted in...

UK Moves to Restrict Meat and Dairy Imports After FMD Outbreak in Cyprus

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The Republic of Cyprus is experiencing an outbreak of foot and mouth disease, so it defers clearance of the...

How Close Is Cyprus to Running Dry as Reservoir Levels Crash to Historic Lows?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The island's reservoirs hit record lows even before the commencement of the annual tourist season. Cypriots have warned that...

Cyprus in the Spotlight: Will Infrastructure Keep Pace with EU Presidency Travel Peaks?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Cyprus’s first major ministerial event of its EU Council presidency began on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Environment and climate...

Cyprus debates EU housing affordability

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
EU Housing Ministers debate affordability under the Cyprus Presidency. Also, flags impact labour mobility. Affordable housing was thrust into the...

Missing Tycoon Found Dead in Cyprus: What Really Happened?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
A body thought to be a missing oligarch had been found in British-controlled territory in Cyprus. Russian reports claimed the...

Cyprus gives full consent to Pillar 2 Side-by-Side safe harbours as OECD BEPS framework advances

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Cyprus has endorsed its full support for safe harbour rules. That refers to the Pillar 2 Side-by-Side (SbS) arrangement...

How Cyprus Plans to Reverse Brain Drain With Its New Repatriation Strategy

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
On May 21, 2025, President Christodoulides launched a government initiative in London with the aim of luring Cypriot migrants...

Cyprus and Malta Warn EU Russia Sanctions Could Hit Legitimate Maritime Trade

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Discussions are in progress on further tightening sanctions against Russia. This includes the possibility of implementing a blanket ban...