UK in Cyprus

Official Twitter account of the British High Commission in Nicosia #UKCYties

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

Israel's military escalation in Lebanon has killed and displaced civilians, destroyed infrastructure, and eroded space for diplomacy. It must end.

Hizballah must end attacks on Israel and disarm.

All sides must respect the ceasefire and engage with negotiations in good faith.

[Hamish Falconer MP @HFalconerMP]

Continued escalation in Lebanon is undermining diplomatic efforts and having an unacceptable impact on civilians. Israel's expansion of the conflict must stop.

Hizballah must end attacks on Israel and disarm. All sides should uphold the ceasefire and continue US-led talks.

[Liam Slater-McGill @ljsmcgill]

Kurban Bayramınız mübarek olsun! Kıbrıs'taki tüm dostlarımıza sağlık, huzur ve mutluluk dolu bir bayram diliyorum. Britanya Yüksek Komiserliği yarın (Çarşamba 27 Mayıs) Kurban Bayramı vesilesiyle kapalı olacaktır 🇬🇧🕊️

[UK in Cyprus @UKinCyprus]

☪️Happy Eid to all our Muslim friends🕌
🔒The British High Commission will be closed on 27 May!
🚨In case of a consular emergency, you can find assistance with our Global Response Centre team on ☎️[phone] and by selecting the "Consular Emergency" option.

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

The E1 settlement plans in the West Bank are egregious.

With international partners, we are clear: these settlements  are illegal and threaten a viable Palestinian state.

https://t.co/cQvTnQgy2W

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

I am truly appalled at the video posted by Israeli Cabinet Minister Ben-Gvir taunting those involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla.

This violates the most basic standards of respect and dignity in the way people should be treated.

We are in touch with the families of a number of British nationals involved to provide them with consular support.

We have demanded an explanation from the Israeli authorities and made clear their obligations to protect the rights of our citizens and all those involved.

[Andrew Wilson @AndrewJAWilson]

What a moment to welcome the King's Baton Relay to Cyprus! 🇨🇾🏅🇬🇧

The Baton's visit to Nicosia is a reminder of what unites us - a love of sport, a commitment to cooperation, and the shared values that bind the Commonwealth together.

Roll on #CommonwealthGames Glasgow 2026! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[John Healey @JohnHealey_MP]

Our Armed Forces continue to do vital defensive work in Cyprus to help protect the UK and our allies.

I met my counterpart @PalmasVasilis in London today to talk about the UK's ongoing commitment to our Cypriot partners and to wider regional stability 🇬🇧🤝🇨🇾

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Women and girls deserve to live free from fear of violence.

We won’t have peace, security or prosperity until they do.

With our partners, the UK is setting up a new International Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls.

[UK in Cyprus @UKinCyprus]

The British High Commission is looking to recruit a Payroll Officer.
Application deadline: 25 May 2026
Type of Position: Part-Time (72hrs/month), Fixed Term Salary: €797.76 (gross)
Start Date: 1 June 2026
Apply online: https://t.co/qNyZY6vyo0

[Liam Slater-McGill @ljsmcgill]

Wonderful to see @Nesil_Caliskan appointed as Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Minister Çalışkan is a testament to the contribution Cypriots across the UK make to British public life.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Read The King's Speech 2026 here ↓
https://t.co/ADEW4m3zqM

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

In this volatile world, His Majesty's Government will pursue foreign policy based on a calm assessment of the national interest:

→ supporting Ukraine
→ strengthening European security
→ promoting long-term peace in the Middle East
→ upholding our commitment to NATO

[UK in Cyprus @UKinCyprus]

The BHC visited the CMP lab to see the work of @CMPCyprus. Proud to support with £15K, building on €322K donated since 2004 for DNA analysis & equipment. Over 1.7K exhumations and 1.2K identifications to date - helping bring answers, closure, & supporting reconciliation.

[UK in Cyprus @UKinCyprus]

Minister @NickTorfaen was in Cyprus yesterday, in the UK's first attendance at the informal General Affairs Council since our departure from the EU, underlining Britain's commitment to working with like-minded partners to boost democratic resilience.

[UK Mission to the EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺 @UKMisBrussels]

🇬🇧 Minister for the @cabinetofficeuk @NickTorfaen joined European counterparts at the Informal Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs.

He underlined the UK’s commitment to working with like-minded partners on shared challenges, from security to democratic resilience.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

We wish Sir David Attenborough a very happy 100th birthday.

His passion for the natural world has galvanised international action to preserve it like nobody else.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Deadly drones. Exploited migrants. One Russian war machine.

The UK is taking action to disrupt the networks enabling Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine.

[UK in Cyprus @UKinCyprus]

The British High Commission is looking to recruit a Payroll Officer.
Application deadline: 17 May 2026
Type of Position: Part-Time (72hrs/month), Fixed Term
Salary: €797.76 (gross)
Start Date: 1 June 2026
Apply online: https://t.co/qNyZY6vyo0

[Andrew Wilson @AndrewJAWilson]

Proud to co-host a #DiplomatsForEquality breakfast this morning at @UKinCyprus 🇬🇧 - listening to the experiences of LGBTQI+ people across #Cyprus and celebrating the vital work of @acceptcyprus, @KuirKibris, @QueerCo_cy & @queerwavecyprus. Together for equality. 🏳️‍🌈

[Hamish Falconer MP @HFalconerMP]

An extension to the ceasefire in Lebanon is a welcome step.

We must now see Lebanese communities return to their homes, the demolition of civilian infrastructure must end and the protection of civilians must be guaranteed.