Cyprus approves landmark refugee-law overhaul to start airport-level asylum screening
Police break passport-forgery ring that smuggled migrants through Larnaca Airport
Cyprus Deploys Naval & Police Task-Force to Turn Back Lebanon-Origin Migrant Boats
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180 Sensitive Sites Guarded After Drone Strike—Cyprus Raises Security for Israeli & French Nationals
After an Iranian drone damaged RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus placed 180 schools, hotels and public venues under armed guard, focusing on sites used by Israeli and French nationals. Border and checkpoint controls were tightened, meaning longer processing times for travellers. Multinationals should review security and evacuation plans for staff in Cyprus and the wider region.
‘Omega Block’ Weather System to Lash Cyprus—Travel Disruptions Likely Through Monday
A blocking high is steering a cold, unstable air mass over Cyprus, bringing thunderstorms, strong winds and mountain snow from 2–4 May. The weather service has alerted airports and ferry terminals to expect delays, while road authorities may close mountain routes. Mobility planners should pad schedules and offer re-routing options for travellers over the long weekend.
Larnaca Marina & Commercial Port Project Back on Track—Separate Phases Approved
Cyprus will split the stalled Larnaca waterfront mega-project into two simultaneous contracts: a state-led commercial-port upgrade and a privately financed marina. The move unlocks EU funds, speeds delivery of a Schengen-ready cruise terminal and promises better housing stock for short-term assignees, though construction disruption is inevitable.
European Commission Grants ‘Flexibility Windows’ in Schengen Entry/Exit System—What It Means for Cyprus Travellers
The European Commission will let Schengen states pause certain EES biometric checks during peak traffic. Cyprus itself is outside Schengen, but the rule change should ease transit headaches for Cyprus-based travellers changing planes in EU hubs. Companies should still track employees’ days in the zone, as overstays will be calculated once data are uploaded.