Cyprus

Israeli sets sail from Cyprus with wife, arrested over what was found in bag

An 18-round magazine and a walkie-talkie were found in his bag. He claimed the equipment was given to him during military service and that he had forgotten to remove it.

The Israeli man who was arrested had planned to sail with his wife on a cruise ship. Limassol, Cyprus.
Police officers at Ben-Gurion Airport

Two-year-old found safe after climbing onto unattended baggage conveyor belt at Ben-Gurion Airport

Artifacts seized by authorities from Matthew Winberg of Miramar Beach, Flordia, November 11, 2026.

Florida man forfeits ancient Torah scrolls, cuneiform tablets in US antiquities smuggling probe

The gas platform for Leviathan, Israel's largest gas field is seen from a helicopter near Haifa bay, northern Israel, August 1, 2023

Egypt looks to Cyprus to ease gas shortage, but Israeli imports remain vital to its economy


Both Israeli teams struggle in Euroleague

Hapoel Tel Aviv fell to Barcelona, while Maccabi Tel Aviv was defeated by Partizan Belgrade ahead of the derby.

VASILIJE MICIC (left) and Hapoel Tel Aviv players look to regroup after a difficult Euroleague week, as the Reds prepare for a pair of highly anticipated duels vs Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Maccabi Tel Aviv to host EuroLeague games in Cyprus

The Yellows say goodbye to Belgrade, where they hosted most EuroLeague games since October 7. Their debut on the island takes place next week in the derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Maccabi Tel Aviv players.

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.

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

Senior defense officials from the three countries agreed in Athens to create a trilateral working group for their defense industries and to boost cooperation on maritime security.

 A photo of the Heads of Delegation of Greece, Israel, and Cyprus at the trilateral meeting.

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

The operation, led by German prosecutors, resulted in the arrest of seven suspects, searches at 17 locations, and the seizure of more than 100 servers allegedly used by the fraud network.

Police arrest suspects in an international fraud investigation.

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

The Spike Users Club was established in 2003 and serves as an annual forum for customers and system operators to exchange knowledge and operational experience and share lessons learned in the field.

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

Could Israel's elections lead to a breakthrough with the Palestinians? Abbas says it can - analysis

“For many years now, we have been extending a hand to the Israeli side in order to achieve peace with them, so that Israel and Palestine may live in security, stability, and peace,” Abbas said.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the foundation stone ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah on September 9, 2026; illustrative

Three Arab states back Greece in dispute over Turkey-Libya maritime accord

Libya's eastern parliament last week approved a maritime boundaries deal with Turkey, originally agreed in 2019, drawing swift condemnation from Greece and Cyprus.

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

Israel to supply Cyprus with new offshore patrol vessel equipped with Rafael systems

Israel and Cyprus have expanded their defense cooperation in recent years, including naval security, military exercises, and defense procurement.

Israel and Cyprus signed an agreement for the acquisition of a new offshore patrol vessel

UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh receives more support in bid to become next UN secretary-general

Prior to her role as UAE permanent representative to the UN, Nusseibeh established the UAE Foreign Affairs Ministry's Policy Planning Department and served as its first director for three years.

UAE Political Affairs Assistant Minister Lana Nusseibeh attends a meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States (GCC) and the US Secretary of State, in Manama on June 25, 2026.