'The EU is Cyprus and Cyprus is the EU,' bloc's spokesman says

The European Union spokesman, Peter Stano, says that any threat to Cyprus is considered a warning to the entire bloc.

His remarks come after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said, in a televised speech yesterday, that Cyprus could be part of a war between his group and Israel, if it continues to allow Israel to use its military facilities for drills.

“The EU is Cyprus and Cyprus is the EU,” Stano said.

He added: “Any threat against one of our member states is a threat against the EU.”