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


Cyprus promises: 'We will ensure Maccabi Tel Aviv matches occur without incidents'

Cyprus's minister explains approving Maccabi Tel Aviv's request: "An opportunity to prove we are a hub of stability." How will the Turkish rivals be handled?

The Yellow-and-Blue will relocate to Cyprus.

Maccabi EuroLeague home games approved in Cyprus

Spyros Kyprianou Center in Limassol to host yellow-and-blue if EuroLeague denies Israel return. Tight security planned, especially for Turkish teams.

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball fans.

Two Israelis arrested in Cyprus after over 27 kg. of ketamine, other drugs found in apartment

A court on Thursday morning ordered that the two be remanded for eight days for investigative purposes. Their defense attorneys did not object to the police request.

Drugs found with an Israeli couple in Cyprus.

Turkey's maritime corridor in Libya threatens Israel's Mediterranean shipping - analysis

The agreement creates an artificial corridor stretching from Turkey's coast to Libya's, while completely disregarding the chain of Greek islands between them, including Crete and Rhodes.

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

Maccabi Tel Aviv considers venue change: Cyprus has advantages, focus remains on Israel return

Maccabi Tel Aviv considers moving games to Cyprus from Belgrade, as team prepares for ASVEL clash with Theis and Brissett returning to roster.

Waiting for an update. Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

The election will decide whether Jerusalem becomes Ankara - opinion

On those terms, Palestinian statehood is the only coherent end state that preserves Israel as Jewish, democratic, secure, and sovereign without permanent rule over another people. 

Relations between Turkey and Israel (illustrative)

Israel's diplomatic isolation prevents proper recognition for its military achievements - analysis

Israel should be in a completely different position by now. The IDF's achievements over three years of war have been remarkable. But they should have been taken to the next level.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in Jerusalem, September 23, 2026

Herzog expresses hope of someday meeting with Lebanese president during visit to Cyprus

Christodoulides said that he looked forward to discussing how to enhance the two countries' strategic partnership in tourism, trade, security, energy, and defense.

President Isaac Herzog and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in Cyprus, September 10, 2026.

Security tag attached: Did lost Ben-Gurion Airport luggage end up in a Cyprus market?

Ben-Gurion Airport luggage with security tags was spotted for sale in a Cyprus market, raising questions over its origin.

Among the items at a market in Cyprus, suitcases bearing flight tags and markings related to Ben Gurion Airport.

Regional geopolitical shifts felt as Mecca agreement, Israel-Greek pacts develop - analysis

The two events happening on the same day are a coincidence, because both have been in the works for some time. However, it is symbolic of how the Middle East is being reshaped.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud prepare to pose for a picture before the first committee meeting under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.