Cyprus on stand-by for evacuations from Lebanon

The Cypriot authorities have been on the alert since Saturday in view of the possibility of escalation of hostilities between Israel and other regions of the Middle East.

United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma, visited Cyprus and inspected facilities that may be used in case of evacuation of civilians from Lebanon, Philenews reported.

Politicians from coalition and opposition parties in Israel were unanimous Saturday in their demand...