Cyprus signs Public-Service contract for year-round Larnaca–Brussels flights ahead of its 2026 EU Presidency
€220 m runway-expansion breaks ground at Paphos Airport, lifting peak capacity 30 %
British Airways cancels Larnaca-Heathrow flights after Heathrow power outage, warns of weekend ripple effects
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Cyprus adopts EU Tourism Agenda 2030, pledging greener, tech-enabled visitor economy
Cyprus has begun implementing the EU Tourism Agenda 2030, focusing on sustainability, digital innovation and MICE development. The policy signals new incentives and infrastructure that will benefit business travellers and relocation projects while aligning the island with EU climate goals.
Wizz Air operates charity ‘Wings of Hope’ flight from Larnaca to London, blending CSR with leisure travel
Wizz Air’s 28 November ‘Wings of Hope’ Larnaca–London flight channels part of ticket sales to Cypriot medical charities, illustrating how carriers are pairing CSR with winter capacity while providing another UK connection amid Heathrow disruptions.
Paphos International Airport Launches Runway-Expansion Project to Boost Capacity by 30 %
Paphos Airport has started a €220 million expansion that will add rapid-exit taxiways and a larger terminal, lifting capacity by about 30 %. Construction began 27 November with minimal flight disruption; air-side works finish in 2026 and the new terminal in 2027. Travellers should expect minor traffic delays outside the arrivals hall, but long-term benefits include more flight slots and faster immigration processing—important for corporate travel and expatriate assignments.
Turkey Condemns Cyprus–Lebanon EEZ Deal, Claims It ‘Usurps’ Turkish-Cypriot Rights
Turkey has denounced the Cyprus–Lebanon EEZ accord signed 26 November, claiming it violates Turkish-Cypriot rights and warning regional states not to support it. The reaction raises geopolitical risk for energy projects and could lead to tighter Turkish scrutiny of travellers linked to Cyprus.
British Airways Cancels Additional Larnaca–Heathrow Flights After Power Outage at London Hub
A continued power outage at London Heathrow forced British Airways to cancel two more Larnaca flights on 27 November, on top of earlier suspensions. Travellers and shippers should expect knock-on delays through the weekend and may need to reroute via other European hubs.