Nationwide animal-movement ban as Cyprus imposes quarantine to contain foot-and-mouth outbreak
Illegal ‘shadow network’ outpaces licensed agencies in recruiting foreign workers to Cyprus
Customs officers tighten checks at Green Line crossings, seizing duty-free cigarettes and fuel
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European Commission rushes veterinary task-force to Cyprus as bio-security rules tighten
DG SANTE has sent an expert mission to Cyprus to help manage the foot-and-mouth outbreak. Their presence heralds tougher border inspections for animal products and stricter on-farm bio-security, raising compliance requirements for shippers, exporters and pet-relocation services.
Hermes Airports courts new routes after CONNECT 2026 talks
Airport operator Hermes says meetings at the CONNECT 2026 forum have paved the way for new summer and possibly year-round routes, with UK and Polish demand leading the charge. Expanded point-to-point connectivity promises shorter travel times and greater scheduling flexibility for companies relocating staff to Cyprus.
UNFICYP quashes talk of re-opening Nicosia’s ghost airport as a bi-communal hub
UN peacekeepers said no official request has been lodged to turn abandoned Nicosia International Airport into a bi-communal museum, keeping the site firmly off-limits. The statement signals that corporate travellers will continue to rely on Larnaka, Pafos and Ercan for air access and on the existing Green-Line road crossings for intra-island movements.
President links peace talks to opening four new Green-Line crossings
President Christodoulides says resuming Cyprus peace talks must include the immediate opening of four new Green-Line roadblocks, a move that would cut journey times for thousands of cross-border commuters and enhance business connectivity between the island’s two communities.
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.