Cyprus

Israelis in Cyprus report strong sense of safety despite rising crime concerns

Security remains high for Israelis and Jews on the island even as officials note a modest increase in reported crime and shifting demographics.

TOURISTS ENJOY the beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, October 5, 2024.
The entrance of RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign base in Cyprus, which was hit by an unmanned drone overnight, causing limited damage, Cyprus March 2, 2026.

UK says Cyprus Akrotiri base will not be used in US strikes on Iran targets

 Smoke rises from a burning building hit by an Iranian drone strike, in Seef district, Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026

Araghchi denies Iran targets civilians, ready to form regional committee to probe strikes - report

IRGC propaganda showing officers planning missile launches towards Tel Aviv, created using Lego, March 10, 2026.

WATCH: IRGC-linked media shares propaganda video using Lego, blaming Israel-US for Minab school


Researchers uncover hidden portrait beneath Titian's 1570 masterpiece 'Ecce Homo'

The newly discovered work shows an unidentified man with a thin moustache, quill in hand, standing next to a stack of papers or books.

 Researchers uncover hidden portrait beneath Titian's 1570 masterpiece 'Ecce Homo'.

Israeli airlines told not to land in Paphos, Cyprus

Israeli airlines suspend Paphos flights over unspecified security concerns, redirecting passengers to Larnaca instead.

 El Al airplane

The charms of visiting the Secret Forest in Cyprus

Being at the Secret Forest works wonders for the body and soul, offering great value for money compared to similar offerings in Israel.

 THE SECRET FOREST spa in Cyprus is set in a stunning nature reserve.

Cyprus hosts Israeli President, UAE foreign minister, discusses regional stability

Several hundred people gathered outside the presidential palace to protest Herzog's visit, holding Palestinian flags and declaring Herzog 'not welcome.'

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the World Climate Action Summit during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in this handout picture released on December 1, 2023.

45 minutes from Israel: The luxurious resort that became an Israeli success story

A short distance from Israel, overlooking the Mediterranean shores, the largest luxury complex in Europe has opened in Cyprus.

 City Of Dreams Mediterranean, Limassol

Air Haifa takes off for Athens

Air Haifa, northern Israel's first airline, launches direct flights from Haifa to Athens with fares starting at $149, expanding its international routes alongside existing services.

 Air Haifa

Cyprus takes delivery of Israeli air defense system, report says

Efforts are underway to upgrade Cyrpus's "anti-aircraft umbrella," the source said.

Iron Dome intercepts UAVs, rockets barrage simultaneously in test

There are some surprises: The safe countries in Europe for Israelis

After the Amsterdam pogrom, travel warnings have increased in some European countries, but others, from Cyprus to Eastern Europe, still welcome us safely.

 Prague

Joining the line: The new Israeli company will start flying to Cyprus

New Israeli airline, Air Haifa, to start flights to Cyprus from Ben Gurion Airport from October 14 to 26, offering fares starting at $119 one way.

 Two Air Haifa planes

Cyprus court files lawsuit against Israeli mother, daughter for disrupting pro-Palestinian protest

A lawsuit was filed against two Israeli women arrested in Cyprus for disrupting a pro-Palestinian demonstration, facing charges of public disturbance.

 A banner with names of children killed in Gaza is seen during a protest in support of Palestinians, at the anniversary of the October 7th attack, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Nicosia, Cyprus October 7, 2024.