Cyprus to file complaints against Turkey over alleged interference with EU defense ministers' flights

Cyprus announced it will file formal complaints with the EU after the aircraft carrying the defense ministers of Greece, France, and the Netherlands experienced radio communication interference while approaching the island. Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias's plane was reportedly tracked by Turkish F-16s, though no direct confrontation occurred. Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot authorities deny the allegations, claiming the F-16s were scrambled for an operational emergency.

3 developments

1. 12:26 · 11 JunLatest

   Turkish F-16s scrambled toward Greek minister and jammed EU defense ministers' radios

2. 10:58 · 9 Jun

   Cyprus will file formal complaints with the EU over the interference.

3. 09:00 · 9 Jun

   Turkish warplanes disrupt EU defense ministers' flights to Cyprus

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