Turkey Scraps On-Arrival Visa; Cypriot Travellers Must Obtain E-Visa Before Entry From 2 January 2026
24-Hour Vehicle Disinfection Ordered at Green-Line Checkpoints After Foot-and-Mouth Alert
Yellow Weather Alert Threatens Flight and Road Disruptions Across Cyprus
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Festive-Season Passenger Surge Pushes Cyprus Airports Past 13 Million Travellers
Cyprus’s two international airports have already surpassed last year’s passenger total, with post-Christmas traffic hitting record highs. The surge tightens seat supply and lengthens queues, so corporates should secure flights early and budget extra airport time.
Cyprus Now Counts 169,844 Valid Residence Permits; Irregular Arrivals Down 86 %
Official figures reveal nearly 170,000 third-country nationals legally living in Cyprus and a sharp slide in irregular arrivals and asylum claims. The trend eases pressure on reception facilities and signals a more stable environment for employers recruiting foreign talent.
Cyprus Tightens Green-Line Biosecurity After Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak in the North
Cyprus has begun mandatory vehicle disinfection at all Green-Line crossings after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the north. The heightened bio-security aims to protect the Republic’s €200 million livestock sector and avoid export bans, but it will slow cross-line traffic and could disrupt just-in-time deliveries.
24-Hour Vehicle Spraying Introduced at Buffer-Zone Checkpoints
Cyprus has switched to 24-hour disinfection at every Green-Line checkpoint, extending earlier bio-security steps to all night-time traffic. Businesses should expect longer border waits and plan alternative routes for staff and cargo until the livestock outbreak is contained.
Yellow Weather Alert Threatens Flight and Road Disruptions Across Cyprus
A yellow weather warning covering thunderstorms, hail and mountain snow could disrupt flights at Larnaca and Paphos and force mountain-road closures. Airlines are carrying extra fuel, and travellers should prepare for delays or re-routing.
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.