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Cyprus General Strike to Disrupt More Than 50 Flights at Larnaca & Paphos
A three-hour nationwide strike on 12 February will ground or delay more than 50 flights at Cyprus’ two international airports, affecting an estimated 15,000 passengers and disrupting cargo flows. Corporate travellers should expect schedule changes throughout the day and consider rerouting or delaying trips.
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Feb 12, 2026
UK-India Young Professionals ballot dates confirmed for 2026 round
The UK Home Office will run the 2026 India Young Professionals Scheme ballot from 17–19 February 2026, offering 3,000 self-sponsored two-year work visas to Indian nationals aged 18-30. The route requires no job offer and is increasingly used by employers that cannot afford traditional sponsorship, making it highly relevant for Indian talent mobility.
Feb 12, 2026
Italian Cabinet Approves Sweeping Anti-Immigration Package With ‘Naval Blockade’ Powers
On 11 February the Meloni government adopted a decree that empowers authorities to seal Italian waters during migration or security emergencies and to shift intercepted migrants to third countries. The package also begins transposing the EU Migration Pact ahead of its June launch. Companies should brace for possible port closures, rerouted maritime traffic and tougher border checks.
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