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.