EU closes infringement case on Cyprus’ scrapped ‘golden passport’ programme
Cyprus taxi drivers threaten indefinite strike at Larnaca and Paphos airports
UK Foreign Office raises security advisory level for Cyprus amid Middle-East tensions
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Cyprus Airways reinstates Dubai–Larnaca route, adds daily frequency
National carrier Cyprus Airways has resumed its key Dubai–Larnaca service, offering daily flights after a one-week suspension linked to regional security concerns. The move re-establishes an essential Gulf-Europe corridor for business travellers and signals improving confidence in Cypriot air links.
Middle-East airspace closures trigger Europe-wide flight chaos, Cyprus Airways among affected carriers
AirHelp reports nearly 1,000 flight disruptions across Europe on 11 March as Middle-East airspace closures ripple through airline schedules. Cyprus Airways was among the carriers affected, highlighting ongoing volatility in regional connectivity and the need for proactive itinerary management.
Cyprus airports cancel 44 flights as Middle-East conflict disrupts key business routes
Cyprus’ two international airports scrapped 44 flights on 10 March as airlines re-routed around closed Middle-East airspace. Business-critical links to London, Tel Aviv and Gulf hubs were hit, extending block-times and straining crew rotas. Companies with staff or clients on the island must prepare for further volatility and revisit remote-work and relocation contingencies.
Cyprus arrests Hamas suspect wanted by Germany at Larnaca Airport
Cyprus detained a Lebanese national wanted in Germany for allegedly sourcing weapons for Hamas, arresting him at Larnaca Airport after an SIS alert. The case highlights the island’s upgraded border-security capabilities and signals that travellers should expect more rigorous checks as authorities hunt for accomplices.
EU Parliament adopts Talent Pool regulation, opening new recruitment channel for Cyprus employers
The European Parliament’s 10 March vote green-lights an EU-wide Talent Pool, a digital platform for recruiting third-country nationals. Cyprus, holding the Council presidency, plans rapid participation, giving local employers a new channel to source scarce skills while aligning with the island’s drive to digitise immigration processes.
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon sails for Cyprus, reinforcing air-defence shield after drone strike
UK destroyer HMS Dragon departed Portsmouth on 10 March to protect RAF Akrotiri and Cyprus’ surrounding airspace after a recent drone strike. Its advanced air-defence capabilities should lower the threat to commercial flights but may also cause temporary flow restrictions, keeping travel-risk levels high for now.