Sochi

Israir's new destination: "A place with no tourists"

Starting in September, the Israeli airline will fly to the resort city of Sochi at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains. The advantage: The boycott on Russia will prevent flight and tourist overload.

|ByWALLA! TOURISM
Sochi, Russia
FSB officers shoot a terrorist reportedly attempting to bomb a Jewish site in Moscow

Man attacks Russian synagogue with hammer, records incident on phone

The 39-year-old suspect tried to attack the synagogue while a children's educational group was inside. He was later arrested by the Russian security service.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi, Russia, September 4, 2023.

Erdogan arrives for Putin talks in Sochi

The Kremlin said “despite the current regional and global challenges, the leaders reaffirmed their common will to further develop Russian-Turkish relations.” 

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during their meeting in Sochi, Russia November 23, 2021.

Abbas meets Putin, seeks Quartet role in peace process

The demand for reviving the Quartet was aimed at preventing the US from having an exclusive and major role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a Palestinian official in Ramallah said.

|ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH

Sochi boasts religious accommodation for Jewish athletes

As the 2014 winter games open, the city says it has five Jewish information centers, three synagogues and 13 rabbis.

FEBRUARY 9, 2014ByJTA
Israel's contingent during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.

IN PICTURES: Israel's team at the Winter Olympics

Five athletes represent Israel at the games in Sochi, Russia.

FEBRUARY 8, 2014ByALLON SINAI, JPOST.COM STAFF
Israel's contingent during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.

Five Israeli athletes set to compete in Sochi

Short-track speed skater Vladislav Bykanov will be the first team member to compete on Monday; Israelis will also participate in figure skating and skiing events.

FEBRUARY 6, 2014ByALLON SINAI
Olympic rings in the Coastal Athlete's Village in Sochi, February 4, 2014

PM discusses ME stabilization efforts with Putin

Netanyahu doesn't touch on missile deal to Syria in opening remarks; calls for mutual efforts to implement security.

MAY 14, 2013ByHERB KEINON
PM Netanyahu with Russian President Putin 370