Interior Ministry reveals 7,329 naturalisations under Cyprus’s golden-passport scheme; 373 already revoked
Cyprus activates crisis unit to repatriate 22 citizens stranded in unrest-hit Tanzania
Flights briefly grounded at Paphos Airport as 5.7-magnitude quake triggers runway inspections
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EU Solidarity Pool to Ease Migration Burden on Cyprus Under 2026 Pact
The European Commission confirmed on 11 November that Cyprus will be eligible for automatic assistance from the EU’s new migration solidarity pool when the bloc’s asylum pact starts in mid-2026 and announced a €250 million tender for border-surveillance drones. The move promises predictable burden-sharing, potential reductions in asylum backlogs and upgraded border technology—all of which could streamline business mobility and reinforce Cyprus’ push to join Schengen in 2026.
Direct Larnaca–Brussels Flights Restored Ahead of Cyprus’ EU Council Presidency
Aegean Airlines has won a €4.7 million PSO contract to restart non-stop Larnaca–Brussels flights in December 2025, ensuring direct connectivity as Cyprus takes over the EU Council Presidency. The route offers cost-controlled fares and time savings for business travellers, while signalling Cyprus’ readiness to use subsidies to secure strategic air links.