Cyprus Tightens Green-Line Biosecurity After Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak in the North
24-Hour Vehicle Spraying Introduced at Buffer-Zone Checkpoints
Yellow Weather Alert Threatens Flight and Road Disruptions Across Cyprus
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Festive-Season Passenger Surge Pushes Cyprus Airports Past 2024 Totals
Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos has already surpassed 2024 levels, with 13 million travellers recorded by end-November and a post-Christmas spike illustrating robust demand. Mobility planners should book early and budget for peak-season pricing.
Cyprus Joins Greece and Israel in Expanded 2026 Naval and Air Exercises
Greece, Israel and Cyprus will expand joint naval and air exercises in 2026, a move that could trigger temporary air-space and sea-lane restrictions around Cyprus. Mobility managers should watch for NOTAMs and cruise-route adjustments.
Turkey Ends On-Arrival Sticker Visa for Cypriot Passports; E-Visa Mandatory from 2 January 2026
From 2 January 2026 Cypriot nationals will no longer be able to buy a sticker visa on arrival in Turkey; they must secure an e-visa or embassy visa in advance. The change adds lead-time and cost for roughly 80,000 Cypriot visitors a year, forcing companies with East-Mediterranean projects to re-write travel policies and build contingency plans.
Yellow Weather Alert Threatens Flight & Road Disruptions Across Cyprus
A yellow thunderstorm and hail warning covering 27-28 December could delay flights at Larnaca and Paphos and close snow-covered roads in Troodos. Companies should warn travellers to build slack into flight connections, carry winter gear for mountain drives, and be ready to extend remote-work arrangements if the weather worsens.