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Cyprus-chaired EU General Affairs Council sets March summit agenda, keeps migration high on list
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LIBE Committee holds data-access hearing under Cyprus Presidency, paving way for smarter border checks
During a 24 February hearing scheduled at Cyprus’s initiative, the European Parliament’s LIBE Committee debated how forthcoming EU e-Evidence rules can support the Migration & Asylum Pact. Cyprus previewed an API-PNR pilot at Larnaca Airport, signalling a shift toward data-driven, real-time border screening that will affect business travel compliance.
Cyprus Confirms It Will Stay Outside EU’s New Biometric Entry/Exit System
Cyprus announced on 23 February that it will not implement the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System this April, keeping manual passport stamping for the time being. Business travellers will avoid the queues expected at many Schengen airports, but UK residents with outdated “yellow-slip” documents risk delays when connecting onward. The decision provides short-term relief for corporate mobility planners but underscores the need to prepare for full Schengen compliance in the coming years.
UK Suspends Imports of Cypriot Animal Products After Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak
Defra suspended a wide range of animal-origin imports from Cyprus on 23 February after an FMD outbreak in Larnaca. The emergency measure forces detentions of mixed loads at UK borders and complicates travel for agri-food specialists accompanying samples or livestock genetics. Firms should expect delays, revise routing plans and monitor WOAH status updates before shipping high-risk goods.
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Visa Team Up to Unveil New Tourist-Spending Data
On 23 February, Keve and Visa announced a 9 March seminar that will present fresh Visa payment data on how tourists spend in Cyprus. The insights aim to help hotels, travel managers and relocation providers fine-tune pricing and service design as the island targets record visitor numbers in 2026.
Green Monday Public Holiday Shuts Cypriot Consulates Worldwide—Plan Visa Submissions Accordingly
Cypriot embassies and consulates, including the High Commission in London, will be closed on 23 February for the Green Monday holiday. Travellers and employers must submit visa and passport applications ahead of the long weekend or risk delays until offices reopen on 24 February.