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Parliament fast-tracks bill to vet Turkish-linked companies on security and land-ownership grounds
Lawmakers in Nicosia introduced a bill on 19 February that would oblige the Registrar of Companies to vet any firm with Turkish shareholders or directors. Supporters cite espionage and land-grab fears, while business groups warn of delays for legitimate joint ventures. If passed, the screening regime could add several weeks to incorporation and work-permit timelines for multinationals operating in Cyprus.
Eurostat data show Cyprus asylum applications halved, mirroring EU-wide decline
Eurostat’s latest bulletin shows EU asylum claims fell 26 % in November 2025, with Cyprus posting a steeper 50 % month-on-month drop to just 165 applications. The decline eases pressure on the island’s reception facilities and is already shortening corporate work-permit processing times.