Cypriots urged to avoid travel to Lebanon

Cyprus' Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeated its recommendation to Cypriot citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon, and those wishing to depart Lebanon are strongly encouraged to take advantage of available commercial flights.

The MFA said in a statement that it is closely monitoring the deteriorating situation in Lebanon and notes that the security situation in the country “may deteriorate further without warning”.

Cypriot citizens in Lebanon are asked to avoid all gatherings and demonstrations, to remain vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities.

They are also asked to closely monitor developments and information from the international and local media, to avoid unnecessary movements and to apply maximum security measures.

In case of emergency, Cypriot citizens are invited to contact the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Beirut at Yarzeh Pine Building No 6, Street 15, Baabda.

The contact numbers are: +961 5 929 006 (Monday-Friday, 08:00-15:00) Mobile: +961 71 559 500 (non-working hours/in case of emergency). Fax: +961 5 922643 Email Address: beirutembassy@mfa.gov.cy and beirutconsulate@mfa.gov.cy

They can also contact the Directorate of Consular Affairs at the Ministry at +357 22 651113 (Monday-Friday, 08:30-15:00) and the Crisis Management Department: +357 22 801000, +357 22 651295 (Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:00), Mobile Phone: +357 97 775998 (non-working hours/in case of emergency).

Cypriot citizens are also invited to register, if they wish, on the online registration platform for Cypriots abroad Connect2CY.

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