Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Cyprus to Aid Evacuation of Portugal, Slovakia Citizens from Middle East
Cyprus is helping people leave the Middle East because of the fighting.
They got requests to help citizens from Portugal and Slovakia.
Many flights have been rerouted to Cyprus, as airlines stopped flying to Israel.
Cyprus has a plan to assist in getting people out of the area if they need it.
Cyprus received requests to help evacuate citizens from Portugal and Slovakia.
Cyprus activated a mechanism for evacuating third-country nationals.
Dozens of flights were diverted to Cyprus from the Middle East.
Most airlines halted flights to and from Israel.
Croatia's ambassador in Israel said 28 citizens wish to be evacuated.
- Who
- Cyprus, Portugal, Slovakia, Croatia, and citizens of various nations in the Middle East.
- What
- Cyprus is assisting in the evacuation of citizens from Portugal and Slovakia.
- When
- Last week Cyprus activated a mechanism, and on Monday the requests were confirmed.
- Where
- Middle East and Cyprus.
- Why
- Due to the ongoing conflict and halt of flights.
- Countries Involved
- Cyprus, Portugal, Slovakia, Croatia
- Key Action
- Evacuations
- Flights
- Diverted to Cyprus
- Airline Operations
- Flights halted to and from Israel
Sources
Cyprus says it has been asked by Iran to convey ‘some messages’ to Israel
Cyprus Says Iran Asked Them To Convey 'Some Messages' To Israel
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi Urges End To Israeli Military Operations, Warns Against Wider Regional Conflict