Security is tight as Nicosia hosts trilateral meeting

Security is tight on the island as the leaders of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel hold a trilateral meeting at the Presidential Palace Tuesday, with police setting up road blocks and flying helicopters non-stop.

Traffic delays are expected as police officers and patrol cars are positioned along the highway route between Larnaca airport and the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, regulating traffic at roundabouts, traffic lights and other intersections in the capital city.

Armed police officers can be seen in the area of the Presidential Palace while armed Israeli special officers are patrolling the inner perimeter.

President Nicos Anastasiades is hosting the fourth trilateral meeting between the three countries, where he is expected to sign with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Greek Prime Minister Alexi Tsipras a number of agreements to enhance cooperation in...