Cyprus

Cypriot MEP claims Israel buying up island through real estate, land development

Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik responded to Fidias Panayiotou's comments, calling them "deeply concerning."

Cypriot member of the European Parliament and influencer Fidias Panayiotou and Sean Topham, co-founder of Topham Guerin campaign agency, talk about "Winning the next generation of voters" on stage 13 during Web Summit first day of this year's event on November 11, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Anassa.

Finding yourself in the quiet: A stay at Cyprus's Anassa resort - review

City of Dreams Mediterranean is a resort in Limassol that reframes the idea of a stopover as a high-energy opening act

On the way to Israel, stop at City of Dreams Mediterranean

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 17, 2026.

Syrian President al-Sharaa positions country for regional role in Gulf, EU meetings


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.

Cyprus’s procurement of Israeli air defense angers Turkey

Cyprus’s purchase of the Israeli-made Barak MX air defense system could destabilize the divided island’s “fragile balance,” leading to “dangerous consequences,” Turkish officials said.

Israeli air defense system.

After 903 days in Iraq captivity, Elizabeth Tsurkov lands in Israel

The Prime Minister's Office and Mossad welcomed her return, stating, "Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was held hostage in Iraq and released last night, has landed in Israel."

An ambulance arrives at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan ahead of freed hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov's arrival for treatment on September 10, 2025.

Cyprus dispatches 1,200 metric tons of aid for Gaza, says distribution under UN watch

Cyprus and Malta contributed the bulk of aid, and there were contributions from organizations from the United States, Italy, the Sovereign Order of Malta, and Kuwait.

Lorries with aid loads for delivery into Gaza arrive at Larnaca Port, Cyprus, June 26, 2024.

City of Dreams Mediterranean celebrates two years with a spectacular festival

As part of its anniversary, City of Dreams Mediterranean held a spectacular festival from July 10–12, offering three days of continuous excitement in an especially electrifying atmosphere.

City Of Dreams Mediterranean Hotel