Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou warned that large-scale property acquisitions by israeli buyers are fundamentally changing southern Cyprus, stating “israel is buying Cyprus” and that “those areas are no longer ours” — altering the demographic and cultural character of the island.
Official Cyprus Land Registry data and recent reports show israeli citizens have become one of the top foreign buyer groups in recent years, with thousands of properties acquired, particularly in coastal and tourist areas. Here is a detailed breakdown report (Cyprus Mail, based on official figures).