A travel advisory for Cypriot citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Lebanon was issued on Monday by the Foreign Ministry.

According to the Ministry, Cypriot citizens in Lebanon are advised to avoid all gatherings and demonstrations, remain vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities, as well as closely monitor developments and information from international and local media, avoid unnecessary travel and apply maximum security measures.

Cypriot citizens are also invited to register, if they wish, on the online Cypriot abroad registration platform Connect2CY.

As stated, the advisory is effective from 16 October 2023, adding that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus is closely monitoring the situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories and the security incidents taking place in southern Lebanon, which may deteriorate without warning.

In the event of an emergency, Cypriot citizens are requested to contact the following authorities of the Republic of Cyprus:

Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Beirut:

Address: Yarzeh Pine Building No 6, Street 15, Baabda, Lebanon

Telephone: +961 5 929 006 (08:00-15:00, Monday-Friday)

Mobile Phone: +961 71 559 500 (outside working hours/emergency)

Fax: +961 5 922643

Email address: [email protected] and [email protected]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Directorate of Consular Affairs:

Telephone: +357 22 651113 (08:30-15:00, Monday-Friday)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Crisis Management Department:

Telephone: +357 22 801000, +357 22 651295 (08:30-15:00, Monday-Friday)

Mobile phone: +357 97 775998 (outside working hours/emergency)