Cyprus

How Cyprus quietly became Israel’s favorite island escape across the Mediterranean

“Israelis have discovered that Cypriots remain genuine friends, regardless of circumstances," said Louisa Varaclas, director of the Israel Office at the Cyprus Tourism Ministry.

A MEDITERRANEAN view from the roof top bar of NYX Limassol.
 UNIT 8200 soldiers in action – working with data.

Former IDF officer says key to AI is still 'person behind the algorithm' at Cybertech conference

Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says

Defense Minister Israel Katz and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias inspect the honour guard, prior to their meeting in Athens Greece, January 20, 2026

Iran, Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at summit with Greek counterpart


Turkey says two-state solution is most realistic option for Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Tufan Erhurman, the newly elected Turkish Cypriot president, who has pledged to explore a federal solution.

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman during a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, November 13, 2025.

Israel, Gaza ceasefire opens door for new Cyprus, Greece energy deal - analysis

The US is reviving Israel-Cyprus energy cooperation to boost East Mediterranean stability and reduce reliance on Russian energy.

A meeting of energy ministers from Greece, Cyprus, the United States, and Israel, November 6, 2025.

UAE envoy says aid to Gaza will be scaled up, Cyprus is key route

Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh said a maritime route channeling pre-screened aid from the East Mediterranean island was a vital lifeline to the people of Gaza.

UAE's Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh speaks to the media at Limassol port, Cyprus, where aid is accumulating for the people of Gaza, November 7, 2025

Israel to Europe gas pipeline idea back on table, Minister Eli Cohen tells 'Post'

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen met with energy ministers from Greece, Cyprus, and the United States to discuss cooperation on the project.

A meeting of energy ministers from Greece, Cyprus, the United States, and Israel, November 6, 2025.

Greek firm Energean to supply Cyprus with gas from Israel’s Karish field

If the project is approved by the Cypriot government, Cyprus will become the third country to import natural gas from Israel after Egypt and Jordan.

: London-based Energean's drill ship begins drilling at the Karish natural gas field offshore Israel in the east Mediterranean May 9, 2022.

Israeli developer gets jail for north Cyprus land development

Shimon Aykut, 74, who also holds Turkish and Portuguese citizenship, had earlier pleaded guilty to 40 charges of illegal appropriation of property in a plea bargain.

 Real estate developer Afik Group director Shimon Aykut.

Turkish Cypriots vote for a leader as peace talks hang in balance

Voters in north Cyprus cast ballots in a presidential race seen as a test of whether long-stalled talks to reunify the divided island can resume.

A person walks past a campaign poster of Turkish Cypriot leader and candidate Ersin Tatar, in the divided city of Nicosia, Cyprus, October 18, 2025

PM requests to cancel hearing due to 'critical diplomatic meeting'

Prime Minister Netanyahu requested that the criminal trial testimony hearing be canceled on Wednesday due to a 'critical meeting' and a sudden visit by Cypriot President

CYPRIOT PRESIDENT Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Nicosia in September 2023. The Israel-Cyprus partnership is a stable, pragmatic, and forward-looking relationship, says the writer.

UNGA Side Event by the Center for Jewish Impact Honors President of Cyprus

The gathering underscored Cyprus’s strategic position as a bridge between Europe, the Middle East, and the United States

President of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides with Robert Singer, Chairman of the Center for Jewish Impact

Israel, Cyprus partnership paves path towards prosperity - opinion

In a region where alliances shift with dizzying speed, the Israel-Cyprus partnership stands out as a stable, pragmatic, and forward-looking relationship.

CYPRIOT PRESIDENT Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Nicosia in September 2023. The Israel-Cyprus partnership is a stable, pragmatic, and forward-looking relationship, says the writer.