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Travel Expo Cyprus 2026 kicks off in Nicosia, promising a one-stop shop for post-crisis holiday planning
Travel Expo Cyprus 2026 opened on 11 April, gathering 150 + exhibitors and highlighting new airline routes, visa services and relocation support. The event underscores Cyprus’s rebound as both a leisure and business-travel market and offers mobility teams an opportunity to negotiate summer travel deals.
Special Aegean Airlines flight brings Holy Light from Jerusalem to Larnaca ahead of Easter services
Aegean Airlines will land a dedicated flight from Tel Aviv at 17:00 on 11 April to deliver the Holy Light to Cyprus. While the ceremony is largely symbolic, travellers using Larnaca airport on Saturday evening may face minor delays due to apron restrictions and a police convoy escorting the flame.
Easter travel bookings hold up for Cypriots despite Middle-East turbulence
ACTA reports that outbound Easter travel from Cyprus is holding steady, with Greece capturing nine in ten bookings and package prices largely unchanged. The resilience contrasts with a sharp fall in inbound passenger numbers triggered by regional security concerns. Companies should secure Easter seats early and plan for potential scheduling gaps on inbound routes.
Special AEGEAN flight to bring Jerusalem’s Holy Light to Cyprus on 11 April
AEGEAN has chartered a dedicated flight to bring the Holy Light from Jerusalem to Larnaca on Holy Saturday, preserving a key Orthodox Easter tradition and demonstrating Cyprus’ ability to coordinate time-critical, cross-border aviation logistics despite regional volatility.
Police arrest driver accused of smuggling irregular migrants across Cyprus’ Green Line
Cypriot police have detained a local driver accused of transporting two undocumented teenagers across the Green Line near Athienou. The arrest highlights rising enforcement activity along informal crossing points and signals tougher penalties for anyone aiding irregular migration.