Drone-attack fallout keeps Cyprus tourism on edge as key summer season nears
Eurostat: Cyprus still second-highest in EU for asylum claims per capita as overall numbers fall
Cyprus Airways restores daily Larnaca–Tel Aviv service, boosting East-Med connectivity
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Cyprus and Egypt review 2024 labour-mobility pact, pledge faster hiring channels
After a joint review in Cairo, Cyprus and Egypt confirmed that their 2024 labour-mobility MoU will continue with faster, partly digitalised processing and potential expansion to additional skill categories. The deal secures a legal pipeline of up to 7,000 Egyptian workers per year—critical for Cypriot hotels, farms and building sites—and gives employers a clearer, five-week recruitment timeline.
Wizz Air unveils Athens and Madrid routes as it scales Larnaca hub
Wizz Air will launch daily Larnaca–Athens and four-weekly Larnaca–Madrid flights from September 2026 and hike frequencies on existing routes, expanding its Cypriot base to 32 destinations. The low-cost carrier’s growth promises cheaper fares and increased flexibility for corporate travellers, though buyers must factor in ancillary costs.
Cyprus steps up immigration enforcement with 535 deportations so far in 2026
Cyprus has deported 535 irregular migrants since January—already more than half last year’s total—while 2,052 others have left voluntarily, according to Justice Ministry figures released on 25 April 2026. The data signal a tougher enforcement line that will affect employers’ compliance obligations and could lengthen processing times for legitimate work-permit holders.