United States Embassy in Cyprus

The United States Embassy in Cyprus is the highest diplomatic representation of the United States to Cyprus. The embassy is located in Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus.

History

The embassy has existed since the founding of the Republic of Cyprus. It is situated at Metochiou & Ploutarchou Street 2407, Engomi, a district within the Cypriot capital.

Mission and Activities

The embassy aims to promote American interests in Cyprus. Former Ambassador Judith G. Garber played a significant role in representing the United States' diplomatic mission in the country.

Intelligence Activities

The embassy's roof contains various antenna systems for electronic reconnaissance (SIGINT) by US services, as reported by Mike Frost, a former Canadian intelligence engineer. These include:

* At least eight rod antennas
* Eight semi-directional Yagi-Richt antennas
* Two long-wire antennas
* Devices for privacy protection (similar to a radome) for directional antennas

These antenna systems indicate the embassy's capacity for continuous monitoring of a wide frequency spectrum, allowing it to intercept various forms of communication, including:

* Mobile phones and pagers
* Wireless Internet communication (UMTS)
* WLANs
* Satellites downlinks and uplinks
* Terrestrial satellites
* UHF/VHF communication
* Shortwave radio

See Also

* American-Cypriot relations
* List of diplomatic missions in Cyprus
* List of American diplomatic missions

External Links

* List of US Embassies
* List of embassies in Cyprus
* US Diplomatic Missions
* Diplomatic missions in Cyprus