Drone Strike Disrupts EU Ministers' Meeting in Cyprus

A drone strike on a British air base in Cyprus has led to the postponement of an EU ministers' meeting. Cyprus, the current holder of the EU's rotating presidency, decided to delay the informal General Affairs Council due to disruptions caused by this unexpected incident affecting flights to the island.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 02-03-2026 14:40 IST | Created: 02-03-2026 14:40 IST
Drone Strike Disrupts EU Ministers' Meeting in Cyprus
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A drone strike targeting a British air base in Cyprus has forced the postponement of a planned meeting of EU ministers. The meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, was called off due to security concerns and travel disruptions, a spokesperson announced.

Cyprus, which holds the European Union's rotating presidency, was set to host the informal General Affairs Council meeting. However, the overnight strike has unfortunately impacted flight schedules to the island.

In light of these developments, the Cyprus Presidency has opted to reschedule the meeting for a later date. The situation remains under observation as authorities assess the impact of the strike.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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