Cyprus fire chief warns of evacuation planning gaps that could hamper mass movement in emergencies
Foot-and-Mouth response stabilises but livestock movement controls remain around Cypriot transport hubs
UK dispatches RFA Lyme Bay to Cyprus as contingency vessel for Lebanon evacuation
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Cypriot appeals court overturns deportation order against Nepalese domestic worker
Cyprus’ Supreme Court of Appeal has annulled the deportation of a Nepalese domestic worker, ruling that immigration officers initiated removal while she was still within the legal 30-day period to find new employment. The case strengthens procedural safeguards for thousands of third-country nationals on domestic-worker visas and signals that authorities must improve case-file accuracy.
Economists urge Cypriot hotels to stay open to preserve ‘safe-haven’ image amid regional turmoil
Cypriot economists and local officials have warned that closing hotels during the off-season would undermine the country’s carefully nurtured image as a regional safe haven. They advocate incentives to keep properties open, supporting both tourism receipts and the island’s attractiveness for corporate relocations amid Middle-East instability.
Parliament hears Larnaca port left off 2026 upgrade budget, raising questions over future cruise and cargo capacity
Cyprus Ports Authority’s 2026 budget contains no funds for expanding or modernising Larnaca port, parliamentarians were told on 16 March. The revelation clouds prospects for attracting new cruise calls and relieving cargo bottlenecks, posing challenges for businesses that rely on the port’s connectivity.