Cyprus

Turkey’s strategy for long-term dominance in the Middle East - opinion

After Assad’s fall, Turkey is quietly building a new sphere of influence across Syria.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accompanied by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, meets with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Ankara, last April. Ankara is quietly assembling the architecture of permanent regional power, the writer says.
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.

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

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


Wine Talk: A land of mountain vines, cats, and roses

The world of Cypriot wines is so full of surprises. It is certainly worth investigating.

THE BEAUTIFUL entrance to Tsangrides Winery, adorned with roses and vines

WATCH: Birthright Israel participants set sail for Cyprus after boat organized exit from Israel

Since Friday, the participants on the funded trip to Israel have been near protected areas in central Israel. 

Birthright Israel participants are seen embarking on a Mano Maritime cruise ship amid evacuation from Israel, June 17, 2025

Action over words: In moments of crisis, Greece and Cyprus stepped up for Israel - opinion

The decision to concentrate Israeli citizens in Cyprus and Greece was no coincidence, but a powerful demonstration of the strategic alliance that has been steadily built over the past decade.

 View of the almost empty Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after all flights were cancelled following an Israeli attack on Iran, June 13, 2025.

Iran asks Cyprus to convey messages to Israel amid exchange of fire

Christodoulides said Iran had asked Cyprus to convey 'some messages' to Israel but he did not say who specifically the messages were from or what they said.

 Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu observe a guard of honour outside the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus, September 3, 2023.

Israel's airspace closed: How to enter, leave the Jewish state during Iran escalations - explainer

There are other ways to leave and enter Israel other than by flights. Here are your options, and how much they will cost.

 An El Al Boeing Dreamliner is prepared for its next flight at Ben Gurion Airport.

White-dot Cypriot-style jug unearthed near Gibeon

Late Bronze Age cave at Nebi Samwil yields locally made Base Ring imitation, pointing to pottery production in the Judean hills.

 Entrance to Cave 3, looking south.

Greek-Israel relations 'transformed from basic collaboration to a robust alliance' - interview

"Today, Greece and Israel stand as one of the few stable and reliable partnerships in a region marked by volatility, with their alliance grounded in trust and mutually beneficial cooperation.”

A Greek national flag flutters as people visit a beach, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Athens, Greece, April 28, 2020.

For less than NIS 300: The company slashing prices on flights to Europe

Air Haifa launches a 30 percent discount promotion in May. How much will a flight to Cyprus or Greece cost you?

 Air Haifa

Lost Apollo sanctuary rediscovered after 140 years in Cyprus

Archaeologists uncover over 100 colossal statue bases at Fragkissa, shedding light on archaic-period worship practices.

 Lost Apollo sanctuary rediscovered after 140 years in Cyprus.

Cyprus-Israel gas deal back on agenda despite missile threats

Cyprus's president visited Israel after a Houthi missile slammed into the airport. During his visit, he called for unity and reignited stalled gas field talks.

 Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet with representatives from their respective countries on May 4, 2025.