Cyprus to Dismantle Controversial Green-Line Migration Fence as Arrivals Drop
Israeli Security Directive Diverts All Paphos Flights to Larnaca Until Further Notice
Greek Air-Traffic Radio Failure Ripples into Cyprus, Forcing Reroutes and Delays
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Cypriot MEPs Back EU ‘Safe-Country’ List, Paving Way for Faster Asylum Rejections
Four Cypriot MEPs helped push through an EU Parliament plan to establish a bloc-wide list of ‘safe countries’, allowing asylum authorities to fast-track and more easily reject applications. The move promises to shorten backlogs in Cyprus but raises human-rights questions and could tighten the informal labour supply.
Cyprus Parliament Weighs New Powers to Revoke Refugee Status and Fast-Track Deportations
Cypriot lawmakers opened debate on a bill that would allow authorities to cancel refugee status and fast-track deportations on security or public-order grounds. The government says the reforms are vital to manage migration; rights groups fear violations of EU and international law. Employers reliant on refugee labour are assessing potential workforce disruptions.
General Strike Triggers Long Queues and Flight Rescheduling at Larnaca Airport
A nationwide strike on 9 February caused significant congestion at Larnaca International Airport, forcing the rescheduling of 20 flights and creating two-hour queues at security. Operations normalised by late afternoon, but business-travel experts warn that Cyprus’ dependence on a single main airport makes mobility vulnerable to labour disputes.