Cyprus

Herzog begins official visit in Cyprus

President received at Presidential Palace in Nicosia. “The Cyprus-Israel relationship is a pillar of Mediterranean stability."

Late Bronze Age:

Lead ingots found along Israel's coast link Cyprus and Sardinia

Shipwrecked cargo dating back 3,200 years proves significant trading links in Mediterranean basin.

President Herzog to visit Greece, Cyprus

Israeli president to meet Greek PM and president, leaders of Jewish community, followed by visit to Cyprus.

Trilateral meeting for military cooperation held in Greece

Head of the IDF Strategic Planning and Cooperation Directorate participates in trilateral meeting with Greece and Cyprus.

Earthquake in Cyprus also felt in Israel

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake in Cyprus also felt in Israel. No injuries or damages reported.

UK woman who accused Israelis of gang rape exonerated

Cypriot supreme court accepts appeal of British woman who was convicted of falsely accusing 12 Israelis of gang rape.

Earthquake in Cyprus also felt in Israel

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake which hit Cyprus also felt in Israel. No reports of injuries or damages.

New COVID variant sequenced: 'Deltacron'

25 cases of new mutation discovered in Cyprus. Strain is a combination of Delta and Omicron.

Toddler dies after bacterial outbreak in Cypriot Chabad

Multiple children ill from suspected meningococcal bacterial infection in Limassol daycare. 2-year-old to be flown to Israel for treatment.

The extinction of Jewish heritage in northern Cyprus

The Turkish invasion brought with it destruction to non-Muslim historic sites, such as relics of Jewish life since the Temple era .Op-ed.

Iran behind attempt to assassinate Israeli businessmen?

A 38-year-old Russian national is believed to have planned the killings of a number of Israeli millionaires in Cyprus.

Cyprus Honors American Jewish Committee CEO David Harris

AJC CEO given country's top award for his service in expanding its ties with Israel and the United States.

New Zealand and Cyprus join boycott of Durban IV

16 countries are now boycotting the 20th anniversary commemoration of the widely condemned 2001 Durban conference.

Israeli team departs to assist fire fighting in Cyprus

Joint Israeli Air Force and Israeli Fire and Rescue Services delegation leaves to help combat fires in Cyprus.

IDF to hold large-scale exercise in Cyprus

Month-long exercise to include week-long Cyprus component, stretching IDF capabilities and capacities to the limit.

Earthquake felt in northern region

5.2 magnitude quake felt northwest of Cyprus.

Cyprus waives negative COVID test result for vaccinated tourists

WHO has also indicated it may support a policy of "vaccine passports."

Ashkenazi meets Cypriot counterpart, discusses sovereignty

Foreign ministers of Israel and Cyprus meet as Israel seeks to defuse European opposition to sovereignty plan.

Cyprus President postpones Israel visit due to coronavirus

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades postpones planned visit to Jerusalem due to concerns over coronavirus situation.

Cyprus: Got infected with coronavirus? The trip's on us

In an attempt to attract tourists, Cyprus says it will cover costs for anyone who catches the virus while vacationing in the country.

Temporary OK for kosher slaughter in Cyprus runs into a snag

Law in Cyprus aimed at granting temporary approval for kosher slaughter is frozen 'for further study', government says.

El Al cancels flights to Cyprus over coronavirus

Israeli airline reduces flights following drop in demand.

UK teen who falsely accused Israelis of rape appeals conviction

British woman convicted of falsely accusing Israelis of gang-rape in Cyprus looks to have conviction overturned.

UK woman who accused Israelis of rape gets suspended sentence

UK woman who falsely accused Israelis of gang-rape in Cyprus will be allowed to return to home, won't serve jail time.

Cyprus court to sentence British woman over false rape claims

British woman found guilty of falsely accusing 12 Israeli teens of gang-rape to be sentenced Tuesday in Cyprus court.

British woman in Cyprus rape claim case appeals to PM

'All I want to do is clear my name,' says British woman who lied about being attacked by 12 young Israelis.

Turkey criticizes Israel, Greece and Cyprus gas agreement

Turkey says agreement pipeline project to ship gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe is a "futile step".

Leaving for Greece:

Netanyahu 'supports all US steps'

Prior to departure for Athens, Netanyahu addresses expected summit as well as attack on US embassy in Baghdad and steps US expected to take.

Cyprus defends courts after UK slams conviction of British woman

After Cyprus court convicts British woman who falsely accused Israeli teens of gang-rape, UK voices 'serious concern' about trial.

British woman found guilty of falsely accusing Israelis of rape

UK woman who accused Israeli teens of gang-rape found guilty of making false complaint to police, faces up to year in prison.

Soon: Agreement on gas pipeline to Europe

Israeli, Cypriot, and Greek leaders to meet in January to sign deal to construct gas pipeline supplying Cyprus and Greece.

Greece to sign gas pipeline deal with Cyprus and Israel

Greek government announces plans to sign deal for huge gas pipeline from Israel across eastern Mediterranean.

Cyprus arrests three suspects in 'spy van' investigation

Cyprus arrests three people in connection with an alleged Israeli-owned "spy van" which was seized last month.

Cyprus adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Cabinet in Cyprus approves proposal to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism.

Turkish ships chase Israeli ship out of Cyprus' waters

Israeli research ship sailing with Cyprus geologist in Cyprus' waters is forced to leave the area. 'Turkey wants to show it's in charge.'

Watch: IDF 'Game of Thrones' excercise in Cyprus

IAF, Commando Brigade, complete joint operation in Cyprus, commanders praise soldiers' cooperation and personal abilities.

Court: UK teen wasn't forced to drop rape claim against Israelis

Judge in Cyprus rules that 19-year-old British woman who claimed Israelis gang-raped her - then retracted claim - was not forced to recant.

Israeli interrogated in Cyprus is former military intel officer

Officer interrogated by Cypriot police named as former Israeli intelligence commander.

Cyprus police say they seized Israeli 'spy van', question owner

Cypriot police say they seized an alleged "spy van" equipped with sophisticated surveillance equipment.

Cyprus buys Israeli drones amid tensions with Turkey

Cyprus acquires four Israeli drone aircraft to patrol island's waters during searches for natural gas, amid tensions with Turkey.

Trial begins for British woman who accused Israelis of gang rape

British teen accused of making false rape complaint against 12 Israelis heads to court as trial begins Wednesday.

3 Iranians attempting to fly to UK with fake passports arrested

Cypriot authorities arrest 3 Iranian nationals who attempted to travel to UK using fake Czech passports.

Herzog: Cyprus has 'vested interest' in fighting terror

Jewish Agency Chairman Herzog meets with Cyprus President at Diaspora Conference.

British teen pleads not guilty in Cyprus rape claim trial

19-year-old British tourist suspected of falsely accusing 12 Israeli teens of gang rape released on bail after entering plea of not guilty.

Family of UK 'false rape' teen launches GoFundMe for legal aid

After British teen's lawyer quits, her family requests money for her legal expenses on GoFundMe. 'We just want to bring her home.'

Lawyer of British teen who accused Israelis of rape quits

Trial of 19-year-old British woman charged with falsely accusing 12 Israelis of gang rape postponed after her lawyer quits.

UK teen in Cyprus rape case: Police forced me to confess

New twist in Cyprus rape case: 19-year-old British teen who accused 12 Israelis of gang rape now says she was forced to sign confession.

UK woman who accused Israelis of rape in Cyprus indicted

19-year-old British woman who made false accusation of gang rape could face jail time for 'public mischief' charges in Cyprus

Israeli teens falsely accused of rape to sue British tourist

After accuser recants claims of gang rape, Israeli teens plan to sue British teen and seek compensation from insurance company.

UK woman to be indicted after admitting she faked rape claims

19-year-old British woman explains motive for falsely accusing Israeli teens of gang rape, faces indictment Monday.

All Israeli youths detained in Cyprus released

7 Israelis who remained in detention over weekend released. British teen who accused them faces court on suspicion of making false claim.

All Israelis held over Cyprus 'gang rape' claims to be released

Lawyer for 7 Israeli teens held on accusations of gang rape in Cyprus says all of them to be released after accuser changed her story.

Israeli teens arrested in Cyprus gang rape case return to Israel

5 Israeli youths freed after week under arrest in connection with sexual assault of British woman begin to return to Israel.

Cyprus holds 12 Israelis over alleged gang rape of UK teen

Israeli teenagers remanded by Cyprus court after being accused of raping 19-year-old British woman at hotel in resort town.

Suspected stray Syrian missile crashes in Cyprus

Unidentified object - possibly a stray Syrian surface-to-air missile fired during Israeli airstrikes on Damascus - lands in Cyprus.

Watch: Israel Air Force and elite 'Egoz' unit in Cyprus

IAF forces and commando unit take part in special join Cypriot military for special training exercise featuring remotely piloted aircraft.

Planes from Cyprus help extinguish fires in Israel

Delegation from Cyprus including firefighting planes lands at Tel-Nof Base.

Smoke causes El Al flight to divert to Cyprus

El Al plane making its way to Vienna lands in Larnaca due to the smell of smoke on board the plane.

An open letter to Rashida Tlaib

Regional summit with US Secretary of State

Mike Pompeo attends for the first time summit between Netanyahu, Cyprus President and Greek Prime Minister.