SOCIAL LENS
Cyprus Advances Emergency SMS Effort Amid Delays to Full Next‑Gen 112 System
Authorities report smoother rollout as they race – in the midst of an ongoing regional conflict – to modernise alerts and address shelter shortcomings.
STEFANOS EVRIPIDOU
Journalist since 2002 with a background in law and international conflict studies. Experienced in reporting and analysis on politics, diplomacy and conflict. Observes power and people, likes to ask questions, tell complex stories simply, and keep a line between fact and fiction.
Our Neighbourhood
Message to UK – Protect Cyprus
Cypriot High Commissioner in UK leaves diplomatic niceties aside, calling on UK to step up protection of Cypriots in the British bases. “We want to see results,” he told BBC’s flagship programme ‘Newsnight’.
Cyprus Divided
Khassim Diagne: You Don't Give Up Belief in the Solution
In his first interview in Cyprus to mark 62 years of UNFICYP, the UN Special Representative throws cynicism out the window, noting that a solution is always within reach. He insists the UNSG and Personal Envoy remain ‘extremely committed’ to Cyprus.
Our Neighbourhood
Drone War Reaches Cyprus’ Shores – Are We Ready?
One drone struck RAF Akrotiri, two more were intercepted en route, raising questions as to how Cyprus found itself in the crosshairs of a regional war between Israel/US and Iran, and what it can do about it.
GLOBE
Shahed Drone Strikes Akrotiri Hours After Starmer Gives US Access to Bases
British PM insists UK not involved in initial strike on Iran but compelled to act to protect lives as Iran retaliates across region. Starmer gives US access to British Bases to launch attacks on Iranian missile depots and launch sites. Around two hours later, drone lands in RAF Akrotiri.
