Cyprus

Cyprus eyes Israeli defense systems, Turkey shifts towards diplomacy with Iran over the Mecca Pact, and Gulf logistics sectors surge amid regional supply chain shifts.

Greece has transformed from one of Europe's most hostile nations toward Israel into a key strategic ally, driven by shifting geopolitical alliances and a dramatic decrease in public antisemitism.

Maccabi Tel Aviv considers moving EuroLeague home games to Cyprus by November 12 while pushing for a return to Israel by December 15, pending EuroLeague approval.

Arkia CEO Oz Berlovitch revealed that Cyprus is the airline's most profitable route due to low risk and high demand. In a recent interview, he also highlighted a doubling in business-class travel among Israelis.

Yad2 launches its first overseas real estate channel starting with Cyprus, offering Israeli buyers properties under one million shekels and streamlined cross-border investment guides.

Turkey conducted extensive aerial exercises south of Cyprus amid rising tensions with Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, following major multi-billion-euro air defense deals in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Reports in Cyprus indicate Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to moving its EuroLeague home games to the island. Following talks with the Cypriot president, the club sent an official request to host matches in Limassol or Nicosia.

Israelis made up 23.3% of tourists in Cyprus this August, marking a 28% increase from the previous year despite an overall drop in international visitors.

An analysis of Israeli real estate investments in Greece, Cyprus, and Portugal reveals surging prices driven by foreign buyers, housing deficits, and shifting market trends.

The Israeli presence in Cyprus is breaking records: last July, one in five tourists on the island was Israeli. Now it turns out that we also stand out in our wallets – with an average daily expenditure of 174.27 euros per tourist, more than any other nationality included in the reliable data published.

Search efforts for the missing in the ferry disaster off the coast of Northern Cyprus continue around the clock. Authorities have confirmed eight deaths, with 20 people still missing. Turkey has dispatched a naval search and rescue vessel to the scene to assist in locating the missing and recovering the ferry's black box.

Israelis staying in Cyprus received emergency mobile alerts due to severe weather hitting the region. Meanwhile, Israel prepares for its earliest recorded first autumn rain.

A 42-year-old Israeli tourist was arrested at Paphos Airport after two rounds of ammunition were found in his backpack. Within a few hours, he appeared before a judge and was ordered to pay a 600-euro fine.

From an Iranian threat to British bases to a Turkish ultimatum against a European electricity project: The analysis of a senior admiral reveals how Cyprus has been drawn into the heart of the regional storm.

A phone call from Cyprus triggered a medical and logistical operation against the clock: a team from Beilinson was flown to Nicosia, an air ambulance was located at the last minute, and the heart of a young donor was brought to Israel. Less than a day and a half later, the transplant was completed.

New data from the Anti-Defamation League determines that Cyprus and Greece exhibit the highest rates of antisemitism among European Union countries. A significant gap is revealed between the close diplomatic and security alliance with Israel and the public mood on the street.

An ADL report indicates that Cyprus and Greece lead the antisemitism index in the EU. Staggeringly, despite more than half of the citizens there believing that "Jews control the economy," about 90% support continued ties with Israel and the arrival of Israeli tourists.

Colonel Y. told Ron Koffman and Prof. Aryeh Eldad about the late Shlomo Haimson, the man who was shot by the British in Cyprus, buried as an unknown in Haifa, and finally identified through a particularly creative investigation.

120 out of 136 graves in the plot for illegal immigrants from Cyprus remain unknown, including the grave of Shlomo Haimson, who was shot in a detention camp in 1948. A complex cross-referencing of map fragments led to solving the mystery, providing closure for his daughter, who was only four days old when he was killed.

The IDF Spokesperson announced that almost 78 years after he fell during an escape attempt from the Karaolos detention camp in Cyprus, the burial site of Shlomo Haimson has been located. Following an extensive investigation by the IDF's Missing Persons Unit and partner agencies, it was determined that Haimson was buried in grave number 11 in the Ma'apilim plot at the Haifa cemetery.

Cyprus aims to purchase Israeli Merkava tanks to replace its aging T-80 fleet amid rising tensions with Turkey. The potential deal remains subject to the IDF's own operational requirements.

After a surprising conversation with a businessman who said harsh things to him, the former media personality decided to act against his feelings and was amazed by the result he received within minutes.

Rotem Sela, Gal Gadot, Liron Wizman, and Yael Goldman-Peffer are enjoying a luxury getaway in Cyprus, complete with private boat trips and high-end resort living — see the details.

Early Wednesday, a complex cross-transplant operation between Israel and Cyprus concluded successfully. Three pairs of donors and recipients received life-saving kidneys through international coordination.

A 34-year-old man went missing while swimming at a beach in Limassol. After a two-hour search, he was spotted in the water by a paraglider. ZAKA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are coordinating the repatriation of his body for burial in Israel.

According to a local newspaper in Larnaca, unknown individuals sprayed the colors of the Palestinian flag on an election billboard of the former IDF Chief of Staff. This comes just days after the election campaign of the "Yashar" party sparked a public outcry in Cyprus and led to calls from local politicians to ban it.

London police announced on Friday the arrest of 44-year-old British-Azerbaijani citizen Rashad Sultanov in Cyprus. He is suspected of spying on a British airbase on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Energy giant Shell is selling its 35% stake in the Aphrodite gas field in Cyprus to the Hungarian energy company MOL Group. The deal is valued at up to $720 million.

The energy company Shell is leaving the Aphrodite gas reservoir and selling its holdings to the MOL Group in a deal that reflects a valuation of over two billion dollars for the reservoir. All gas produced is intended for export to Egypt.

Iran warned today, Thursday, Cyprus and Bulgaria against allowing the United States to use military bases on their territory for potential attacks against the Islamic Republic. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that any state that places its territory at the disposal of a foreign power for action against Iran will be considered as participating in aggression.

What began as a temporary solution during wartime has evolved into a phenomenon in less than three years. Thousands of Israelis are flocking to Limassol, Cyprus, as an alternative to Tel Aviv and Eilat for nightlife and entertainment. With attractive prices, luxury hotels, and world-class performers, the destination is thriving despite lingering security concerns.

Welcome to the circus of the leaders of change and confusion: let's start with Naftali Bennett, who arrives for an interview and cannot say a simple thing – that he will recommend the head of the largest party in the bloc. Bennett stutters, twists, evades, and eventually provides a strange answer.

A massive election sign in Hebrew for Gadi Eisenkot in Limassol has sparked public debate. MEP Fidias Panayiotou criticized the move, facing subsequent accusations of double standards and antisemitism.

The "Yashar!" party has launched an outdoor advertising campaign in Cyprus along a route frequented by Israeli tourists. The move has drawn criticism in the host country regarding Israeli influence, which is now taking on a political dimension. Plans are underway to expand the campaign to other countries.

While scanning the beach in Ashdod, Avi Chaparak discovered a 2,500-year-old coin. The Israel Antiquities Authority confirmed it is the first of its kind from Cyprus to be found in Israel.