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Government Decree Bans Private Drone Flights

Published March 4, 2026, 14:01
Government Decree Bans Private Drone Flights

The Cypriot government announced a decree banning drone flights by private individuals as a precautionary measure due to the crisis in Iran and the increased risk. The use of drones will only be permitted by government departments for operational purposes. This decision comes after the takeoff of two Greek fighter jets that detected a suspicious object near Lebanon, which ultimately proved to be non-threatening. It is clarified that the airspace of Cyprus has not been closed, but the allocation of specific areas has been requested for the safe conduct of fighter jet operations.