Greece, Israel and Cyprus have agreed to intensify joint naval and air drills in the eastern Mediterranean next year under a defence action plan signed last week in Nicosia and confirmed by Athens on 29 December. The pact, rooted in a trilateral summit held earlier this month in Jerusalem, aims to strengthen maritime security and safeguard critical energy infrastructure—pipelines and undersea cables—running near Cyprus’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
For the mobility sector, the stepped-up exercises mean temporary air-space restrictions (NOTAMs) and gunnery-range closures that carriers must route around. During previous Noble Dina exercises, commercial flights transiting the Malta–Beirut corridor faced minor detours and fuel surcharges. Cruise lines planning port calls in Limassol have likewise had to adjust itineraries when live-fire zones overlapped with their approach lanes.
Whether you’re a corporate travel coordinator rerouting staff or a tourist adjusting a cruise schedule, VisaHQ can simplify the paperwork side of last-minute changes. Through its Cyprus portal (https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/), the service offers quick visa checks, streamlined online applications and real-time status alerts—helping travellers stay compliant even when NOTAMs or naval drills force sudden itinerary shifts.
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The agreement also envisages technology transfers from Israel to Cyprus to counter drone and missile threats. While primarily a defence story, the deployment of new radar and anti-drone systems could translate into stricter unmanned-aerial-vehicle rules near Larnaca and Paphos airports, affecting survey, media and logistics operators.
Opposition party AKEL warned that deeper military cooperation could make Cyprus a target, but the government argues that coordinated exercises enhance regional stability—a prerequisite for uninterrupted tourism and business travel. Multinational employers should monitor NOTAM releases in early 2026 and brief travellers on any route changes.
In the longer term, closer maritime collaboration may accelerate plans for a subsea power cable linking the three countries, potentially boosting energy-sector assignments to Cyprus.
For the mobility sector, the stepped-up exercises mean temporary air-space restrictions (NOTAMs) and gunnery-range closures that carriers must route around. During previous Noble Dina exercises, commercial flights transiting the Malta–Beirut corridor faced minor detours and fuel surcharges. Cruise lines planning port calls in Limassol have likewise had to adjust itineraries when live-fire zones overlapped with their approach lanes.
Whether you’re a corporate travel coordinator rerouting staff or a tourist adjusting a cruise schedule, VisaHQ can simplify the paperwork side of last-minute changes. Through its Cyprus portal (https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/), the service offers quick visa checks, streamlined online applications and real-time status alerts—helping travellers stay compliant even when NOTAMs or naval drills force sudden itinerary shifts.
The agreement also envisages technology transfers from Israel to Cyprus to counter drone and missile threats. While primarily a defence story, the deployment of new radar and anti-drone systems could translate into stricter unmanned-aerial-vehicle rules near Larnaca and Paphos airports, affecting survey, media and logistics operators.
Opposition party AKEL warned that deeper military cooperation could make Cyprus a target, but the government argues that coordinated exercises enhance regional stability—a prerequisite for uninterrupted tourism and business travel. Multinational employers should monitor NOTAM releases in early 2026 and brief travellers on any route changes.
In the longer term, closer maritime collaboration may accelerate plans for a subsea power cable linking the three countries, potentially boosting energy-sector assignments to Cyprus.
