Cyprus Times

Turkey Invalidates Cyprus NOTAM, Threatens to Exercise Guarantor Rights

Published March 18, 2026, 10:07
Turkey Invalidates Cyprus NOTAM, Threatens to Exercise Guarantor Rights

Turkey has condemned the NOTAM issued by the Republic of Cyprus, declaring it invalid and threatening to exercise its rights as a guarantor power. Ankara accused Cyprus of causing instability in the Eastern Mediterranean through its cooperation with Greece and Israel. This move comes at a time of increased tension in the region, against the backdrop of the possible use of Cypriot airspace by the US for military operations. Turkey reiterates its support for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.