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Cyprus Situation Under Control After Drone Incident, Says Foreign Minister

Published March 7, 2026, 14:13
Cyprus Situation Under Control After Drone Incident, Says Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos told the BBC that the situation in Cyprus remains under control despite the incident with the Iranian drone near a British base. He stressed that life in Cyprus continues normally, with schools, universities and businesses operating without interruption. Mr. Kombos stated that Cypriot authorities have strengthened their capabilities to deal with such situations and that the immediate priority is crisis management. He also expressed Cyprus’s dissatisfaction with the incident and referred to the need for a substantial discussion about the future of British bases on the island.