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Second earthquake strikes Cyprus, felt in Israel

Epicenter of the morning quake, with a magnitude of 5.2, was Paphos in Cyprus - and then an aftershock with a magnitude of 4.7 was felt; In the afternoon, another earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck; Residents from the northern and central regions reported to Ynet that they felt the tremors

ynet correspondents | 11.12.25

שר האנרגיה אלי כהן בפסגה ביוון עם שרי האנרגיה של יוון, קפריסין וארה"ב

Israel, US join Greece and Cyprus in energy forum targeting Russian influence

For the first time in years, an energy forum convened in Athens with ministers from Israel, the US, Greece and Cyprus; they called Russia a 'hostile player' and discussed Israeli gas exports and routes bypassing Yemen and Iran

Amir Ettinger | 11.08.25

Israeli, Greek and Cypriot teens join forces in cybersecurity program honoring fallen IDF soldier

Seventeen teens join a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity program honoring Sgt. Uri Nehemia Ashkenazi, blending advanced tech training with diplomacy and cross-border cooperation, backed by Israeli government ministries

ynet Global | 11.05.25

Israeli man arrested in Cyprus over sea piracy, faces extradition to Russia

Interpol issues international arrest warrant at Moscow’s request for Israeli national Alexei Kratzgor, detained Saturday in Cyprus; he is accused of involvement in a 2009 cargo ship hijacking in which armed men posing as police attacked the crew

Itamar Eichner | 10.05.25

מימין לשמאל: ד"ר יורי פייסחוביץ מנהל המחלקה לניתוחי חזה, סניאן אל חאג', מפעיל מכונת לב ריאות, ד"ר בן בן אברהם מנהל השירות לאי ספיקת לב במערך הקרדיולוגי ומ'גדי כבהה, אח חדר ניתוח בבית החולים בילינסון

Israeli team races against time to transplant heart from Cyprus in first-of-its-kind operation in 30 years

In a dramatic cross-border effort, Israeli doctors retrieved a heart from Cyprus and completed a rare double transplant in under four hours—saving the lives of two women in Israel

Or Hadar, Raanan Ben Tzur | 08.07.25

At least two dead in wildfires outside Limassol, Cyprus, as heat wave intensifies

100 sq km in flames in Cyprus amid a severe heat wave with temperatures reaching 44°C; hundreds are evacuated, Cyprus appeals to EU for firefighting assistance

News Agencies | 07.24.25

Athens makes promises to Israel after cruise ship turned away due to pro-Palestinian protest

After over 1,600 Israeli cruise passengers were stranded on Mano cruise ship for hours due to a pro-Palestinian demonstration, the Greek authorities sent reassuring messages to Israel: 'will work to distance protests from Israeli tourists'; Israeli officials emphasized: 'Authorities are obligated to prevent harm to Israelis'

Itamar Eichner | 07.22.25

שמעון אייקוט, איש עסקים ישראלי בן 75, שעצור בקפריסין

An Israeli man has been held in Cyprus for the last year, but his case violates local and international law

The criminal case against businessman Shimon Aykut, who has been detained in Cyprus for more than a year, is expected to be thrown out over a deficiency that invalidates the entre case both under international and Cypriot law; indictment against Aykut stems from political crisis between Cyprus and Turkey

Itamar Eichner | 07.22.25

בעקבות פעילות נדל"ן של ישראלים בקפריסין, הופצו סרטונים מבינה מלאכותית שעוררו סערה

Wave of antisemitic rhetoric hits Cyprus over Israeli real estate purchases

Cyprus leftist leader warns of a 'wider plan'; Israel’s envoy condemns antisemitism, as viral clips claim 'Cyprus was promised to the Jews'

Itamar Eichner | 07.04.25

Air Haifa resumes full schedule after war, adds new routes to Greece and Cyprus

Israeli airline expands operations with new flights to Rhodes and Paphos, daily service to Athens and Eilat route restarting July 7; promotional fares begin at $99 as carrier plans to grow fleet by year’s end

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.30.25

Armed Cypriot police patrol the public areas of the departure lounge of Cyprus' main Larnaca airport

Cyprus arrests suspected IRGC operative planning attack, based on credible alert from foreign intelligence

Local media says police arrest an Azeri national spying on British bases; Cyprus police beef up security around Israelis, Jewish institutions

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 06.21.25

War tourism? Cyprus becomes unlikely attraction amid Iran-Israel crossfire

As Israelis seek shelter from Iranian missile strikes, Cypriots and tourists gather nightly to watch the aerial spectacle from rooftops and beaches

Roy Elman | 06.18.25

Cyprus increases security for Israelis amid fears of Iranian attacks

Israel's National Security Council warns against returning via Jordan or Egypt’s Sinai, both under Level 4 travel alerts; officials cite high threat levels and urge Israelis abroad to avoid these routes amid growing regional tensions

Itamar Eichner | 06.15.25

‘Israeli Dunkirk’: Skipper ferries stranded citizens from Cyprus as flights remain grounded

With Israeli airspace shut amid war, Anna Sirotchenko is ferrying passengers by sea to Cyprus; her 24-hour voyages offer a rare escape route as Israelis seek alternative ways to travel in and out of the country

Galit Hareli | 06.15.25

Israelis stranded abroad left in limbo as airspace remains shut and no alternative in sight

More than 100,000 Israelis remain stranded abroad as Israel’s airspace stays closed following a strike on Iran; authorities warn that return flights will be limited and gradual, with no immediate solution for those hoping to get home

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.15.25

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