Nine European countries soften travel advisories for Cyprus after diplomatic outreach
Brussels issues final warning to Cyprus on overdue aviation-ETS transposition
Cyprus Airways to restore Dubai link with thrice-weekly service from 1 May
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Drone-attack fallout keeps Cyprus tourism on edge as key summer season nears
Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports fell 15 % in March and hotel occupancy for Easter was as low as 25 %, as Cyprus continues to reel from security concerns after the April drone strike on RAF Akrotiri. Although several EU states have eased travel advisories, demand is still weak, prompting the government to launch a wage-subsidy scheme for hotels. Business travellers can expect cheaper fares but fewer flight options, and mobility planners should watch for further geopolitical shocks.
Eurostat: Cyprus still second-highest in EU for asylum claims per capita as overall numbers fall
Eurostat data published 28 April show EU asylum applications fell 27 % in 2025, yet Cyprus still ranked second-highest per capita with 2.9 applicants per 1,000 inhabitants. The figures highlight ongoing pressure on Cyprus’ migration system ahead of its EU Council presidency and signal potential knock-on effects for corporate visa processing and border compliance.