Cyprus police round up 31 undocumented migrants in nationwide dawn raids
Middle-East fallout: 11 Israel–Cyprus flights cancelled as Tel Aviv airspace stays shut
Hailstorm floods access roads to Paphos Airport, causing ground delays but no flight cancellations
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Cyprus Police Arrest 31 Undocumented Migrants in Nationwide Sweep
The Aliens and Immigration Service arrested 31 undocumented third-country nationals during coordinated raids in all four southern districts on 21 December. The action brings 2025 repatriations to 11,500—already exceeding last year’s total—and highlights Cyprus’s tougher stance on illegal employment and overstays, with significant compliance implications for employers and mobility managers.
Severe Hailstorm and Flooding Disrupt Road Links Around Paphos Airport
A yellow-level weather alert materialised on 21 December as intense hail and rain hammered Paphos, temporarily disrupting road access to Paphos International Airport and causing minor flight delays. The incident highlights the need for robust travel-risk procedures and infrastructure upgrades as Cyprus braces for heavier winter storms.