Overseas housing pilot
Are you in an established long-term relationship (LTR(E)) and posted to the Falkland Islands or Cyprus? If so, you may be eligible to be part of a new pilot which runs until 31 March 2025 which will enable yo...
England youth team scores a hit with young players in Cyprus
England’s Under 17 footballers made a big impression when they paid a visit to a youth team in Cyprus.
The Young Lions were preparing to compete in the UEFA Under 17s European Championship, which started on ...
Unexpected delivery
Jon, a veteran, and his serving wife Isobel have just had twin baby girls while assigned to Cyprus.
Jon says: “On hearing we were posted to Cyprus we planned on having another child, as it fitted well into o...
SSAFA welcomes families to Cyprus
SSAFA's Community Health Team, who are based in Cyprus, organised a meet & greet session for the families from 1 RIFLES, who recently moved from Chepstow, South Wales to Dhekelia, Cyprus.
The get-togeth...
1 RIFLES head to the Med
AFF’s overseas team regularly supports unit moves between the UK and Cyprus. This summer’s rotation will see 1 RIFLES move to Dhekelia to take over the role of Regional Standby Battalion.
This move is quite ...
Saddle club support in Cyprus
Episkopi Saddle Club has a long history in helping the serving and local community with wellbeing and welfare in British Forces Cyprus.
It offers riding lessons and hacking at affordable prices and all the i...
Army unit moves to Cyprus
Whilst some of 1st Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment arrived in Cyprus last summer in an unusual fashion following a 3,900km epic charity relay from Woolwich across Europe involving running, cycling, swimm...
Healthcare change for Cyprus
From 1 April, secondary healthcare in Cyprus is switching to the American Medical Centre (AMC) in Nicosia instead of the Ygia Polyclinic in Limassol.
Whilst some families may be concerned about the extra trave...
#SMSpouses on tour
The Military Coworking Network is welcoming social media experts from BFBS to its hubs, starting on 15 February.
For one day only, BFBS will be on hand to answer your social media questions, provide solutions ...
Sun sets on Cyprus stay
Following 17 years serving overseas in Germany and recently Cyprus, 1st Battalion, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (1 PWRR) has returned to the UK and is now resident in Royal Artillery Barracks Woolwich...