Cyprus

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

Egypt is turning to Cyprus to ease costly gas imports, but project delays, commercial disputes, and plans to expand Israeli supplies could keep the countries economically intertwined for years.

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

Both Israeli teams struggle in Euroleague

Maccabi Tel Aviv players.

Maccabi Tel Aviv to host EuroLeague games in Cyprus

A Lufthansa airplane at Vassil Levski airport in Sofia on November 5, 2026.

Lufthansa Group says crews will not spend overnights in Israel amid Iran threat - report


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.

Libya's HoR ratifying Turkey maritime deal 'very troubling' for Israeli security, expert to 'Post'

While Lerman said he was unsure what prompted HoR to approve the long-delayed agreement, he warned it could threaten Israel’s ability to develop underwater infrastructure connections.

Lawmakers in Libya's House of Representatives, Benghazi, October 2026; illustrative.

Hadassah inaugurates Cyprus medical center, plans hospital near Nicosia

The Limassol facility opened with specialist consultations, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation, as Hadassah outlined plans for a hospital near the Cypriot capital.

A CT scanner at Hadassah Medical Center in Limassol, Cyprus.

Israel Allies Foundation launches parliamentary caucuses in Greece, Cyprus to build trilateral ties

The new caucuses aim to build on the existing trilateral partnership between Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, with a particular focus on security challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Members of the Israel Allies Foundation delegation and Cypriot representatives gather in Nicosia for the launch of the Cyprus Israel Allies Caucus at the House of Representatives, October 13, 2026.