Cyprus Orders 24-Hour Vehicle Disinfection at Green-Line Crossings After Foot-and-Mouth Alert
Holiday Rush Sees 638 Flights Scheduled at Controversial Tymbou Airport in Northern Cyprus
Cyprus Prepares to Lead EU With ‘Open-to-the-World’ Presidency Focused on Migration and Mobility
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Thick Fog Forces Diversion of Four Larnaca Flights to Paphos on New Year’s Eve
Low visibility forced four flights bound for Larnaca to land at Paphos on 31 December, causing short delays for hundreds of passengers. The event underscores weather-related risks at Cyprus’ main gateway and highlights the need for contingency planning until navigation upgrades come online in 2026.
Turkey Scraps On-Arrival Visa; Cypriot Travellers Must Obtain E-Visa Before Entry From 2 January 2026
Effective 2 January 2026, Cyprus nationals can no longer buy a visa on arrival in Turkey. They must apply online for an e-visa or visit a Turkish consulate in advance, adding lead-time and cost to business trips. The shift impacts about 80,000 Cypriot visits a year and forces corporate mobility teams to revise travel policies and contingency plans.
24-Hour Vehicle Disinfection Ordered at Green-Line Checkpoints After Foot-and-Mouth Alert
Cyprus has moved to 24-hour vehicle disinfection at all buffer-zone crossings to keep foot-and-mouth disease from spreading south. The stricter regime slows cross-line traffic and affects commuters, tour operators and freight firms, making it a critical development for mobility and supply-chain planners.
Yellow Weather Alert Threatens Flight and Road Disruptions Across Cyprus
A yellow storm warning is in effect, raising the risk of flight delays at Larnaca and Paphos and lengthier road journeys in the Troodos region. Companies should brief travellers, review duty-of-care procedures and prepare contingency plans for weather-related disruption.
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.