Hermes Airports courts new routes after CONNECT 2026 talks
UNFICYP quashes talk of re-opening Nicosia’s ghost airport as a bi-communal hub
President links peace talks to opening four new Green-Line crossings
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Foot-and-mouth outbreak triggers movement bans and Green-Line bio-security checks
Cyprus has imposed a 21-day quarantine around Livadia after confirming foot-and-mouth disease, enforcing road closures, vehicle disinfection and stricter Green-Line inspections of animal cargo. The measures do not restrict human travel but could disrupt agricultural supply chains and cross-buffer trade.
Hermes Airports says airline talks at CONNECT 2026 signal bumper summer for Cyprus
After 20 meetings at the CONNECT 2026 forum, Hermes Airports says airlines are lining up extra summer and winter capacity for Larnaca and Paphos. Forward bookings from key European markets are already running well ahead of last year, and new incentive schemes could extend several seasonal routes into year-round service. The expected boost in connectivity should lower fares and enhance options for business travellers and expatriate movements.
Green Monday kite flying banned near airport flight paths to protect holiday traffic
Ahead of the Green Monday holiday, authorities have banned kite flying and drones in areas under Larnaca and Paphos flight paths, citing engine-ingestion and collision risks. The advisory aims to protect the surge of holiday air traffic and serves as a precedent for stricter seasonal safety campaigns.