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US air force looks to upgrade Cyprus air base as humanitarian staging post for the Middle East

US air force looks to upgrade Cyprus air base as humanitarian staging post for the Middle East

  • Cyprus, which is only 184 km from the Lebanese capital, has served as a transit point for the repatriation of foreign nationals fleeing conflict in the Mideast
  • The Cyprus government agreed to the air base upgrade assessment following the recent deployment of a US Marine contingent at the base
By AP ·
As defense ties strengthen, US assesses Cyprus base

As defense ties strengthen, US assesses Cyprus base

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

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

By AP ·
President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides receives Fawaz bin Abdulrahman Al-Shabili in Nicosia. (Supplied)

Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Cypriot president

By Arab News ·
US President Joe Biden shakes hands during a meeting with President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, left.

Cyprus is committed to expanding defense ties with the US, says president

By AP ·
Europe’s human rights watchdog urges Cyprus to let migrants stuck in UN buffer zone seek asylum

Europe’s human rights watchdog urges Cyprus to let migrants stuck in UN buffer zone seek asylum

By AP ·
ECHR ruling for Cyprus asylum-seekers a ‘perfect win’ for human rights, say lawyers

ECHR ruling for Cyprus asylum-seekers a ‘perfect win’ for human rights, say lawyers

By Arab News ·
Foreigners flee Lebanon as Israeli offensive intensifies

Foreigners flee Lebanon as Israeli offensive intensifies

By Reuters ·
Cyprus on standby to assist evacuations from Middle East

Cyprus on standby to assist evacuations from Middle East

By Reuters ·
Update Smoke billows over southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Tyre, Lebanon September 25, 2024. (Reuters)

US, France and allies call for ‘immediate’ 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

By Agencies ·
Cyprus leader says ready to resume peace talks

Cyprus leader says ready to resume peace talks

By Reuters ·
Turkiye condemns Cyprus-US defense co-operation roadmap

Turkiye condemns Cyprus-US defense co-operation roadmap

By Reuters ·
Cyprus and US sign defense deal outlining ways to tackle regional crises

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

By AP ·

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