It all began in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Israelis, having already gone through one or two lockdowns, were searching for an affordable and nearby vacation – and that’s how the website Cyprus was born. The site was created to provide information for all types of travelers to the island, including families, sports lovers, skippers, and even real estate investors who visit the island from time to time. It contains everything you need – from tourist information about destinations across the island to insurance, hotel recommendations, car rental options, and flights.

Congratulations – A New Website Is Born

The website is organized by destinations, making navigation easy and intuitive. Visitors can search by geographic area or freely explore information before and during their trip to Cyprus. This means the site is suitable for every traveler on the island, and everyone can find exactly what they’re looking for.

The topics are carefully selected based on popular search terms in various fields, always relying on verified and authoritative sources – as well as personal experience.

The goal is to successfully balance information, inspiration, and personal stories, while giving exposure to experiences people don’t always think of (did you know there’s even a ski resort in Cyprus?).

The results speak for themselves. Thousands of visitors enter the site every day, and there’s a growing number of collaboration requests from both local and Israeli partners.

The website also serves as an effective platform for promoting and advertising businesses from both Cyprus and Israel that operate in both markets – from tourism providers, restaurants, and hotels to real estate companies, financial services, and joint ventures. Thanks to its high visibility and the credibility it has earned, the site has become a natural bridge between the Israeli and Cypriot markets – a genuine meeting point for business cooperation.

Of course, over time and as search trends evolve, the website’s topics adapt accordingly – keeping it dynamic and up to date. There are also plans for future developments, including new collaborations with additional partners.

For now, not much can be revealed – but let’s just say that Noa (the site’s editor-in-chief) is already saving space in her suitcase for a few kilos of halloumi cheese, olives, and loukoum sweets.

Meet Noa – The Editor-in-Chief

As a professional librarian, Noa discovered (in her own words, “the hard way”) that there’s often a gap between theory and reality – even in the academic world. Over the years, she expanded her expertise to include fields such as information science, tourism, and writing – turning her into a true expert in travel content creation.

Noa believes Cyprus is “the closest abroad that still feels like home,” and each visit makes her fall in love with the island all over again. On her last trip, she left her heart (and a few euros) in the small villages like Droushia, Kalopanagiotis, and other places that broke her diet, her pronunciation – and her heart too.

She published her travel experiences in a series of articles on the website – starting here. You can also challenge her with your own questions through the site and discover for yourself that nothing beats genuine local knowledge and deep familiarity with every stone on the island.

Noa is well aware of the stereotype that Cyprus is only a “sun and sea” or weekend getaway destination – which is why, to her, the site is a true mission. She invites readers to explore the website and see for themselves that Cyprus is much more than that. Much more.

She’s confident that soon enough, you too will book a vacation on the island and realize one thing – Cyprus may be a small island, but the experience there is larger than life.

Beyond its tourism activity, Noa sees the Cyprus website as part of a broader goal – strengthening the ties between Israel and Cyprus not only through flights and vacations but also through culture, economy, and joint innovation. The website’s owner, who is also a board member of the Israel–Cyprus Chamber of Commerce, operates with a vision of promoting cooperation between the two nations in all fields – from tourism to investments and innovation. In Noa’s eyes, every article and recommendation on the site is not just an invitation to travel, but also a small bridge connecting two neighboring peoples – close at heart and only an hour’s flight apart.

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By: Gaston Saidman

Last week, the Economic Committee met with Energy Minister Eli Cohen, who presented a report on the state of natural gas prices. This topic is generating great interest, but also great confusion among business leaders in the sector. Israel is at a key moment in its gas development, but no new drilling projects are being offered to investors, and it is reported that some companies, like Chevron, could take advantage of the lack of competition to raise prices.  

Minister Cohen criticized this, blaming the Ministry of Finance and calling its conduct in not taking action against Chevron irresponsible. He made it clear that if the company continues to raise prices, he will take the necessary measures.

The question that remained unanswered during the meeting was: what measures will Mr. Cohen take? Chevron is not a small company, and at the same time, it is one of the few operating in Israel, but this does not mean it will abuse its power to manipulate prices.

Israel seems to long for the day when it will no longer depend on natural gas or oil, especially for fuel development. This fact indicates that new opportunities will be created for renewable energy in the Israeli market. These renewables will compete with each other, which could balance prices and leave multinationals like Chevron behind. We know this is impossible; while Israel has an ambitious plan to reduce its dependence on certain minerals, the current strategy of preventing other companies from drilling in economically valuable waters is what ultimately drives prices up. Therefore, the measures imposed by Minister Cohen are based on increased investment in the development of electrical infrastructure. This reform allows Israelis to choose where they obtain their energy and electricity sources. Those who opt for this method reportedly save between 400 and 1,200 shekels per year. The ultimate goal is for 30% of electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030.

Two power plants have already been approved for 2029, and coal will be phased out for electricity generation by the end of 2026. Regarding natural gas production, the minister plans to encourage the development of additional offshore fields by expanding drilling and shipping licenses. According to Eli Cohen, this would be the way to balance prices, although nothing has been confirmed yet.