EU leaders meeting in Cyprus called for stronger European defence cooperation, faster energy independence and closer engagement with the Middle East, as instability in the region continues to affect Europe’s security and economy.

On 1 March, an Iranian-made Shahed drone launched from Lebanon hit the British airbase of Akrotiri in Cyprus, bringing the Iran war unexpectedly closer to Europe. This report explores the tensions shaping the European Union’s closest frontier to the conflict.

European Union leaders meeting in Cyprus need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out a call for help from bloc partners, the president of Cyprus said.

The European Union is preparing to test rules that require member countries to assist each other during crises.

Ayia Napa, Cyprus (AFP) — The EU gave a long-awaited green light Thursday to release a 90 billion-euro ($105 billion) loan for Kyiv, with leaders preparing to celebrate the end of the deadlock with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Cyprus in the evening.

European leaders are meeting in Cyprus to discuss the EU’s Article 42.7 on mutual defence as American commitment to Nato is no longer assured under President Donald Trump. But the move is a double‑edged sword: while strengthening Europe’s self‑reliance,

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday called for a deeper commitment to European strategic autonomy and solidarity in the field of defence, highlighting recent support for Cyprus as proof the European Union can act collectively in times of crisis.

The president of Cyprus says fellow European Union leaders meeting on the island nation need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out the call to bloc

European countries need to step up strategically in the Middle East, strike deals with partners across the region and try to bring an end to the Iran war, Cyprus’ foreign minister said Friday. “It’s clear that the European Union could and should be doing more,

Cyprus will host the executive committee meeting of the European Transport Workers’ Federation on April 27-28, marking the first time the country welcomes this high-level gathering.The meeting will take place at the Sek building in Strovolos,