Evangelos Florakis
Cyprus: 13 years since the Mari explosion that killed 13 people and devastated the economy (videos-photos)
Cyprus summers are strewn with tragedies and anniversaries. When the calendars turn on the last day of June, it’s as if something darkens even the sun that bathes the island. Besides, even if one wanted to forget, the signs that say: “Stop. Turkish-occupied territory.”
Cyprus working with France to expand naval base, says minister
Cyprus' defense minister says French military experts are assisting Cypriot authorities in upgrading a naval port on the east Mediterranean island nation's southern coast to allow it to receive large warships.
Cyprus, France reportedly agree on use of naval base
Cypriot Defense Minister Savvas Angelides and French counterpart Florence Parly reportedly signed a statement of intent on Wednesday to allow the French Navy to use a naval station at Mari to permanently service its warships, according to news website politis.com.cy.
Cyprus's first offshore patrol vessel arrives at Larnaca port
An Israeli-built offshore patrol vessel (OPV) arrived at Larnaca port on Wednesday. It will be the island's first OPV and is expected to strengthen Cyprus's navy and its security role in the wider region.
New vessel doesn’t fit into Cyprus’ naval base
Cyprus’ first open ocean naval vessel – a gift from the Sultanate of Oman – is expected to arrive in Cyprus next week but because of its size, cannot dock at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base in Mari, Limassol.
The 61.47m vessel which has undergone a €4 million upgrade – courtesy of the Sultanate is expected to dock at either the Limassol or Larnaca ports.
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