Paphos International Airport Launches Runway-Expansion Project to Boost Capacity by 30 %
Turkey Condemns Cyprus–Lebanon EEZ Deal, Claims It ‘Usurps’ Turkish-Cypriot Rights
British Airways Cancels Additional Larnaca–Heathrow Flights After Power Outage at London Hub
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Cyprus & Lebanon Seal Historic EEZ Deal, Unlocking Safer Offshore Operations and Cross-Border Worker Mobility
Cyprus and Lebanon have finally ratified their EEZ boundary, giving energy and marine-services companies legal certainty to mobilise crews, vessels and project teams between the two countries. The deal should reduce insurance costs, speed up work-permit processing and pave the way for a Cyprus-Lebanon power cable that will further boost business travel. For firms relocating staff, the agreement marks a tangible lowering of operational risk in the eastern Mediterranean.
Cyprus Re-states IMO Commitments, Highlights Seafarer Welfare and Digital Credentials at London Assembly
Addressing the IMO Assembly in London, Cyprus’s shipping minister pledged to fast-track digital seafarer IDs, automate port entry procedures and champion crew-change mobility. The remarks reinforce Cyprus’s ambition to remain a top flag and logistics hub, with tangible benefits for companies rotating seafarers through Limassol or Larnaca.
Belgian General Strike Grounds Brussels Flights, Disrupts Cyprus-EU Travel Corridor
Belgium’s 26 November general strike shut down Brussels Airport, cancelling flights connecting Cyprus with the EU capital and stranding nearly 500 passengers. The incident highlights the need for robust contingency planning as Cyprus gears up for its EU Council Presidency in January 2026.
EU Says Cyprus 2026 Budget Compliant, Earmarks Extra Funds for Voluntary Returns and Digital Permits
The European Commission has approved Cyprus’s 2026 budget, allowing a €75 million migration package to proceed. The funds will expand voluntary-return programmes and fully digitise residence permits, promising quicker processing for employers and foreign workers operating in Cyprus.