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Cyprus Deploys High-Tech Surveillance Along the Green Line to Curb Irregular Crossings
Cyprus has switched on an advanced network of cameras, radars and thermal sensors along the Green Line, replacing much of the controversial barbed wire and enabling 24/7 real-time monitoring of the buffer zone. The upgrade is intended to deter people-smuggling and prove the island can secure what will become an external EU border when Cyprus joins Schengen in 2026—key reassurance for Brussels and for multinationals with staff near the line.
Cyprus Triggers EU Crisis-Response Mechanism After Hantavirus Cases on Cruise Ship
Cyprus has convened the EU’s Integrated Political Crisis Response mechanism after hantavirus infections were detected on a cruise ship carrying EU nationals. The move enables real-time coordination among member states, ports and airlines but stops short of imposing new travel restrictions. Employers and tour operators should expect possible health screening at Cypriot airports while authorities track and trace passengers.