Golden-passport fraud trial delayed again as prosecutors add 25 new charges
Golden-passport corruption trial delayed after prosecutors add 25 new charges
Cyprus ‘Golden Passport’ Trial Stalls Again as Prosecutors Add 25 New Charges
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EU Ministers Ready Dossier on Cyprus’ Schengen Bid; Last Technical Review Dated 14 September
A Council briefing dated 14 September shows Cyprus has passed all technical tests for Schengen membership, leaving a political vote as the final hurdle. If approved, border checks at Cypriot airports could disappear by spring 2027, fundamentally altering travel-planning rules for companies that shuttle staff between Cyprus and mainland Europe.
Cyprus Airways Launches Daily Larnaca–Dubai Service, Expanding Gulf Business Travel Options
Effective 14 September, Cyprus Airways upgraded its Larnaca–Dubai route to daily service, improving same-day connectivity between Cyprus and the Gulf. The additional frequencies give multinational companies based on the island more flexibility, support government ambitions to attract regional headquarters, and position Larnaca as a springboard into Europe once Schengen accession is finalised.
CIVINET Greece-Cyprus Kicks Off EU Mobility Week with ‘Greek Cities Day’ in Thessaloniki
EU Mobility Week opened with a Greece-Cyprus showcase of urban-transport innovations. Cypriot cities highlighted e-bike, smart-ticketing and MaaS projects that make commuting and business travel cleaner and easier—developments that multinational employers on the island should factor into sustainability and employee-experience plans.
EU Visa Working Party Discusses New Benchmarks and Fee Hike; Cyprus Backs Digital-Nomad Exemption
At the 14 September EU Visa Working Party, Cyprus advocated keeping fees flat for digital-nomad visas even as other Schengen visa prices look set to rise from €80 to €90. The meeting also advanced tougher benchmarks for assessing visa-waiver partners. Companies should factor a likely fee increase into 2027 budgets but may still find Cyprus an affordable base for remote-worker permits.