Cyprus Ends 2025 With 169,844 Valid Residence Permits as Irregular Arrivals Plunge 86 %
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
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Cyprus Prepares to Lead EU With ‘Open-to-the-World’ Presidency Focused on Migration and Mobility
On 1 January Cyprus will take over the EU Council presidency, pledging to push through the migration-and-mobility dossier while campaigning for an EU–India trade and talent pact. Businesses could see faster Blue-Card reforms and progress on Cyprus’ bid to join Schengen, but will need to follow negotiations closely as regional politics with Turkey could still derail parts of the agenda.
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.