Filenews 14 October 2023
Avoid all non-essential travel to some areas of southern Lebanon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Cypriot citizens in a travel advisory, due to security incidents taking place in southern Lebanon, "which may worsen without warning".
In particular, the Ministry says it is closely monitoring the situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories and the security incidents taking place in southern Lebanon, which it notes may worsen without warning.
"Cypriot citizens are advised to avoid non-essential travel to southern Lebanon, to areas south of the Litani River, including Tyre, to exercise extreme caution and to follow the advice of the security services," it said.
Cypriot citizens in Lebanon are also advised to avoid all gatherings and demonstrations, remain vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities. "It is also recommended to closely monitor developments and information from international and local media, avoid unnecessary travel and implement maximum security measures," the ministry said.
Cypriot citizens are also invited to register, if they wish, on the online registration platform for Cypriots abroad Connect2CY
In case of emergency, Cypriot citizens are kindly requested to contact:
– Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Beirut
Address: Yarzeh Pine Building No 6, Street 15, Baabda, Lebanon
Phone: +961 5 929 006 (08:00-15:00, Monday–Friday)
Mobile Phone: +961 71 559 500 (outside working hours / in case of emergency)
Fax: +961 5 922643
E-mail: ~~beirutembassy@mfa.gov.cy , ~~beirutconsulate@mfa.gov.cy
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Directorate of Consular Affairs:
Phone: +357 22 651113 (08:30-15:00, Monday–Friday)
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Department of Crisis Management:
Phone: +357 22 801000, +357 22 651295 (08:30-15:00, Monday–Friday)
Mobile Phone: +357 97 775998 (outside working hours / in case of emergency)
