Cyprus

Lufthansa Group says crews will not spend overnights in Israel amid Iran threat - report

The group has canceled and resumed its flights to Israel several times since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, and announced in August that it would expand its operations to Ben-Gurion.

A Lufthansa airplane at Vassil Levski airport in Sofia on November 5, 2026.
 A photo of the Heads of Delegation of Greece, Israel, and Cyprus at the trilateral meeting.

Israel, Greece, Cyprus deepen defense ties, reaffirm rejection of Turkey-Libya maritime deal

Police arrest suspects in an international fraud investigation.

Investigation into international fraud network based in Israel, Cyprus sees seven suspects arrested

A gathering of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Spike Users Club in Cyprus.

Rafael Spike Users' Club convenes annual meeting in Cyprus with over 200 reps from 23 countries


Turkey's maritime corridor in Libya threatens Israel's Mediterranean shipping - analysis

The agreement creates an artificial corridor stretching from Turkey's coast to Libya's, while completely disregarding the chain of Greek islands between them, including Crete and Rhodes.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Libya's internationally recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul, Turkey, November 27, 2019. Picture taken November 27, 2019

Maccabi Tel Aviv considers venue change: Cyprus has advantages, focus remains on Israel return

Maccabi Tel Aviv considers moving games to Cyprus from Belgrade, as team prepares for ASVEL clash with Theis and Brissett returning to roster.

Waiting for an update. Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

The election will decide whether Jerusalem becomes Ankara - opinion

On those terms, Palestinian statehood is the only coherent end state that preserves Israel as Jewish, democratic, secure, and sovereign without permanent rule over another people. 

Relations between Turkey and Israel (illustrative)

Israel's diplomatic isolation prevents proper recognition for its military achievements - analysis

Israel should be in a completely different position by now. The IDF's achievements over three years of war have been remarkable. But they should have been taken to the next level.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in Jerusalem, September 23, 2026

Herzog expresses hope of someday meeting with Lebanese president during visit to Cyprus

Christodoulides said that he looked forward to discussing how to enhance the two countries' strategic partnership in tourism, trade, security, energy, and defense.

President Isaac Herzog and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in Cyprus, September 10, 2026.

Security tag attached: Did lost Ben-Gurion Airport luggage end up in a Cyprus market?

Ben-Gurion Airport luggage with security tags was spotted for sale in a Cyprus market, raising questions over its origin.

Among the items at a market in Cyprus, suitcases bearing flight tags and markings related to Ben Gurion Airport.

Regional geopolitical shifts felt as Mecca agreement, Israel-Greek pacts develop - analysis

The two events happening on the same day are a coincidence, because both have been in the works for some time. However, it is symbolic of how the Middle East is being reshaped.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud prepare to pose for a picture before the first committee meeting under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.

Mother tells how daughter slipped away in north Cyprus ferry disaster

"She was saying, 'Don't let go'. And I didn't let go of my daughter. I swear, I didn't let her go," Ayten Bicer sobbed.

A helicopter flies during a rescue operation after a ferry that capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus, August 30, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a video.

At least eight die, 17 missing after ferry capsizes off north Cyprus

Those rescued from the vessel were taken to Kyrenia port for transfer to hospitals, according to Turkish Cypriot Transport Minister Erhan Arikli.

Survivors arrive on shore after being rescued from the sea following a boat capsize off Kyrenia, northern Cyprus, August 30, 2026

Storm, rough seas kill one, injure two in Cyprus as Israel prepares for unusual summer storm

According to the Cyprus Meteorological Department, the weather had reached almost all of Cyprus, and waterspouts were already recorded at sea off Larnaca, raising concerns over possible tornadoes.

A man and a woman walk along a street during a storm in Nicosia on August 29, 2026