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EU’s New Entry/Exit System Faces Summer Delay—but Cyprus Still Outside the Scheme
EU ministers have agreed to postpone full activation of the Entry/Exit System until after the summer rush, citing technical hitches and fears of massive queues. Because Cyprus is not in Schengen, its airports are unaffected for now, but anyone flying from Cyprus to the Schengen Area will soon face mandatory biometric enrolment and potentially longer connections. Companies should review transfer times and brief employees on the new document checks.
Tourist Arrivals in Northern Cyprus Jump 17 % Despite 39 % Inflation
Bank data show that even runaway inflation in Northern Cyprus has not deterred visitors: arrivals rose more than 17 percent last year. While the cheaper Turkish lira keeps package holidays attractive, hotel and restaurant prices have soared, meaning companies must raise per-diems for staff crossing the Green Line or staying overnight in the north.