Easter travel bookings hold up for Cypriots despite Middle-East turbulence
Special AEGEAN flight to bring Jerusalem’s Holy Light to Cyprus on 11 April
Police arrest driver accused of smuggling irregular migrants across Cyprus’ Green Line
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Cyprus inaugurates 1,000-bed Limnes pre-removal centre to ease migrant overcrowding
Cyprus has opened the first wing of the EU-funded Limnes Pre-Removal Centre, expanding detention capacity from 128 to 1,000 beds and replacing the ageing Menoyia facility. Authorities say the complex will modernise migration control and relieve police cells, while NGOs warn it could entrench lengthy confinement. The development signals tougher but more structured enforcement that businesses should factor into mobility compliance planning.
EU Entry/Exit System takes full effect 10 April – Cyprus keeps manual passport stamping for now
The EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System becomes mandatory on 10 April, but Cyprus and Ireland remain on manual passport stamps until their Schengen timelines are finalised. Travellers transiting the Schengen Area en route to Cyprus will register biometrics at their first Schengen stop, adding potential delays that mobility managers must factor into travel schedules.
Travel Expo Cyprus 2026 returns to Nicosia, promising one-stop shop for post-crisis travel planning
From 17–19 April, the revived Travel Expo Cyprus will gather airlines, tourism boards and mobility-service providers in Nicosia to reignite demand after a regional security slump. New flight schedules, duty-of-care tools and a dedicated expat-visa zone make the event relevant for corporate travel and relocation planners eyeing Cyprus as a hub.