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COSPAR 2025 Space Symposium wraps up with public festival in Nicosia
A 6 November street festival closed the COSPAR 2025 Space Symposium, which brought 1,200 overseas delegates to Nicosia and highlighted the capital’s transport-infrastructure constraints. The event accelerates Cyprus’ push to attract aerospace firms and expatriate engineers under fast-track work-permit schemes.
Cyprus Police chief unveils major overhaul of Green Line checkpoints and airport security
Police Chief Themistos Arnaoutis told MPs on 5 November 2025 that Cyprus will hire extra staff for Green Line crossings and hand airport perimeter duties to a new Airport Security Corps, all in preparation for the 2026 launch of the EU Entry/Exit System. The changes should shorten queues for commuters and business travellers but will also tighten biometric checks, so employers must ensure travellers’ documents are in order.
EU Entry/Exit System countdown: Cyprus posts traveller guidance ahead of October 2026 launch
Cyprus has published the first official traveller guide to the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System, due to go live on 12 October 2026. From that date, fingerprints and a facial image will replace passport stamps, and airlines will face stricter data-submission rules. Businesses should audit travel patterns now to avoid automatic overstay flags once Cyprus joins Schengen.
Cyprus parliament debates bill to strip protection status from foreign nationals on security grounds
On 5 November 2025 MPs opened debate on a bill that would let Cyprus revoke or refuse refugee protection when applicants pose security or public-order risks. The draft introduces fast-track expulsions and limits the suspensive effect of appeals, prompting concern from NGOs and the European Commission.