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.
Israel, Greece, Cyprus deepen defense ties, reaffirm rejection of Turkey-Libya maritime deal
Investigation into international fraud network based in Israel, Cyprus sees seven suspects arrested
Rafael Spike Users' Club convenes annual meeting in Cyprus with over 200 reps from 23 countries
Syrian President al-Sharaa positions country for regional role in Gulf, EU meetings
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the Gulf last week as part of his efforts to shore up support for Damascus across the Middle East and Europe amid rising regional tensions.
EU leaders gather in Cyprus as Middle East tensions shape summit agenda - analysis
Cyprus is physically close to Israel and Lebanon and has close ties with Israel and Greece, with Cyprus-based PhileNews noting that “Thursday’s working dinner centers on geopolitical developments."
A $5 postcard exposed HNLMS Evertsen and the whole NATO carrier group's route
Because Evertsen was operating as part of a wider strike group in the Mediterranean, even the exposure of one ship could have helped adversaries infer the movements of the broader naval format.
Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain's armed forces - explainer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his record on the armed forces, noting he had put in place the biggest sustained increase in military spending since the Cold War.
El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights
El Al will resume flights to Boston, London Luton, Tivat (Montenegro), Krakow (Poland), Marseille (France), Sofia (Bulgaria), Paphos (Cyprus), Rhodes, and Thessaloniki (both in Greece).
Turkey the new Iran? Ankara's growing challenge to Western interests - opinion
Turkey’s growing regional influence and ties to Hamas challenge NATO and US security.
Israelis in Cyprus report strong sense of safety despite rising crime concerns
Security remains high for Israelis and Jews on the island even as officials note a modest increase in reported crime and shifting demographics.
UK says Cyprus Akrotiri base will not be used in US strikes on Iran targets
"RAF Akrotiri would not be involved in the UK's continuation of its agreement with the US to use UK bases in collective self-defense of the region," a spokesperson for Starmer's office said.
Araghchi denies Iran targets civilians, ready to form regional committee to probe strikes - report
Addressing Iran's overnight strikes targeting Citibank in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, Araghchi stated in the interview that they were retaliation for the recent attack on Iran's Bank Sepah.
WATCH: IRGC-linked media shares propaganda video using Lego, blaming Israel-US for Minab school
Iran’s Revayat-e Fath institute's propaganda video uses Lego models to blame Israel and the US for the Minab strike and shows "retaliatory" attacks on Cyprus, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Iraq.
