Israel, Cyprus reach tourism deal for vaccinated travelers
3 years, 10 months ago

Israel, Cyprus reach tourism deal for vaccinated travelers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israel and Cyprus announced a tourism agreement Sunday to allow citizens who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus to travel between the countries without the need to quarantine. “Cypriot tourists in Israel and Israeli tourists in Cyprus.” Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades said he expected the deal to go into effect on April 1. Anastasiades also said he was “very interested” in getting more details about a possible COVID-19 treatment being developed by Israel's Ichilov hospital and said that Cyprus would participate in upcoming clinical trials.

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Cyprus plans to send humanitarian aid directly to Gaza by ship, where UN personnel would receive it
1 year, 2 months ago

Cyprus plans to send humanitarian aid directly to Gaza by ship, where UN personnel would receive it

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus offered more detail Wednesday on its initiative to create a sea corridor for the steady flow of humanitarian assistance from Cyprus to Gaza, saying that aid-laden ships would sail directly to the enclave, where United Nations personnel would receive it for eventual distribution. Cyprus government spokesman Constantinos Letymbiotis said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “saw …

Cyprus eyes rebound from loss of Russian, Ukrainian tourists
2 years, 6 months ago

Cyprus eyes rebound from loss of Russian, Ukrainian tourists

Associated Press  

KYKKOS MONASTERY, Cyprus — Archimandrite Agathonikos bows before the silver-covered icon of the Virgin Mary to offer prayers for an end to the war between “peoples of the same religion” in Ukraine. “I wish and pray to our Virgin that these two peoples who fight today are shown the way to peace — the faithful in both countries should pray …

Israel says outreach to Turkey won’t come at Cyprus’ expense
2 years, 10 months ago

Israel says outreach to Turkey won’t come at Cyprus’ expense

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Any bid by Israel to improve strained ties with Turkey won’t come at the expense of its “strategic relationship” with neighboring Cyprus, the Israeli president said Wednesday. Herzog told Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades that “nothing in my visit and what would ensue will be on the account of this strategic relationship with your country.” He said Israel …

Vaccinated and want to visit Israel? Read the fine print first
3 years, 2 months ago

Vaccinated and want to visit Israel? Read the fine print first

Live Mint  

Tourists hoping to visit Jerusalem or Tel Aviv after Israel's announcement last week that it would open to some vaccinated foreign travellers should read the fine print before booking, local hoteliers say. The new rules, due to go into effect on Nov. 1 ahead of the Christmas season, permit individual tourists who have received COVID-19 vaccine boosters to enter but …

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