Cyprus has become a pillar of stability in the region says defence minister
Cyprus has been transformed into a pillar of stability in the region by building closer ties with other nations, Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said on...
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US expects ‘further assurances’ that Cyprus’ will deny port access to Russian naval vessels
The United States expect to see further assurances on the ability of Cyprus to deny port access to Russian naval vessels, according to Clarke Cooper,...
Italian military ship docks for exercise in Limassol
The Italian military ship Etna arrived at Limassol port on Tuesday morning, where it will remain until Friday. Limassol marks the last of seven stops...
Three naval exercises off southern coast
THREE naval and rescue exercises are taking place off the coast of Cyprus over the next few days, involving local, regional and international forces in...
Japan’s navy appoints first woman to command warship squadron
Japan‘s navy on Tuesday appointed the first woman to command a warship squadron, including the flagship Izumo helicopter carrier, as it tries to lure more...
New vessel ‘enhances Cyprus role in regional security’
Cyprus’ first offshore patrol vessel (OPV) which was built in Israel was launched by President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday at the Evangelos Florakis naval base...
Cypriot and Greek forces carry out search and rescue exercise
A search and rescue exercise involving Cypriot and Greek forces took place early on Friday morning. Titled Salamis 01/18, it concerned a nautical accident in...
Navy upgrade continues with new boat orders
By the end of the year, Cyprus will order two more open sea patrol boats as part of upgrading the navy’s operational ability, which includes...
Stunning Italian sailing ship to dock at Larnaca
The Italian navy has chosen Larnaca as one of the ports of call for its stunning sailing ship Palinuro which trains cadets of the Italian...
Gifted Omani vessel christened at Larnaca ceremony
A modified yacht formerly owned by the Sultan of Oman, which was gifted to the Republic of Cyprus by the sultanate in 2014 was christened at...
Air and naval forces in joint exercise
Air and naval forces from eight countries took part in a search and rescue exercise on Tuesday, as part of the third and final phase...
The flagship of the US Navy’s Sixth Fleet to visit Cyprus
The USS Mount Whitney, flagship of the United States’ Navy’s Sixth Fleet, will visit Cyprus, starting on Friday, the American embassy in Nicosia said. The...
We did not arrive at partition and bankruptcy by accident
By Loucas Charalambous BELOW is an excerpt from an interview given by foreign minister Ioannis Kasoulides to Politis last Sunday. Question: Would it be considered...
Hasikos neither confirms nor denies Omani ‘gift ship’
By Constantinos Psillides Interior Minister, and Acting Defence Minister, Socratis Hasikos, on Saturday did not confirm or deny reports that the Sultan of Oman would...
Turkish frigate harasses research vessel in EEZ (Updated)
By George Psyllides THE GOVERNMENT said on Monday it will complain to the United Nations after the Turkish navy expelled a Norwegian vessel searching for...
Second thoughts about €100m navy boats
RULING party DISY appears to be having second thoughts on spending millions on military hardware right now, when thousands of people are unemployed and others...