The foreign ministers of UAE, Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, and France today condemned the escalation of Turkey’s violations of the Greek national airspace, including over flights in inhabited areas and …
Greece, Cyprus and Israel might form a ‘travel bubble’ – here’s how it would work
We may not be able to explore far and wide for some time – but the fast-emerging idea of the ‘travel bubble’ is providing a glimmer of hope for housebound globetrotters. First Australia and New …
The Latest: Cyprus extends flight ban until May 28
Cyprus has extended a ban on all inbound and outbound flights for another two weeks until May 28 as part of its efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Israel, Greece and Cyprus can do more together
The beginning of 2020 found the leaders of Israel, Greece and Cyprus together in Athens. Prime ministers Benjamin Netanyahu and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as well as President Nikos Anastasiadis, signed a …
Israel cautiously examining tourism safe zone with Greece, Cyprus
One of the major obstacles to creating a safe zone for tourism between the three countries is the mandatory quarantines for arrivals from abroad; Israel requires two weeks’ isol …
Cyprus to prosecute 15 police in serial killing blunder
Fifteen Cyprus police officers face criminal prosecution for botching any search for seven missing foreign women and children who were victims of a serial killer, officials said Tuesday. Greek Cypriot …
Cyprus backs voluntary tracking app use to halt virus spread
The government of Cyprus is encouraging the voluntary use of a locally developed cellphone application designed to locate people who may have come into contact with someone carrying the coronavirus …
Cyprus unveils road map to easing coronavirus restrictions
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ president unveiled a road-map Wednesday for gradually lifting a strict, stay-at-home order over the next month that has until now helped to contain the spread of …
Cyprus announces phased easing of virus lockdown
Cyprus revealed a plan Wednesday to gradually ease coronavirus lockdown measures and reboot the Mediterranean holiday island’s economy. The Republic of Cyprus, which controls the southern two-thirds …
Temporary OK for kosher slaughter in Cyprus runs into a snag
A bill in Cyprus that would have temporarily allowed kosher slaughter in the Mediterranean island country needs further study, the government said. The Cabinet’s decision to allow kosher slaughter …