Cyprus presses UK for fast-track Schengen entry during New York summit
Taxi Drivers at Pafos Airport Threaten Indefinite Strike, Warn of Car-Park Blockade
Taxi drivers threaten indefinite strike at Pafos Airport from 25 September
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Fresh incident in Deryneia buffer zone raises fears of checkpoint delays
UN peacekeepers intervened on 23 September after Turkish soldiers allegedly tried to expel Greek-Cypriot farmers from the Deryneia section of the buffer zone. The incident, though brief, highlights fragile conditions that can slow traffic at nearby Green Line checkpoints and disrupt cross-community commuting and business logistics.
Tourism Data Show Shorter Stays but Higher Spend per Visitor
Eurostat data released on 23 September show Cyprus posting the EU’s sharpest fall in hotel nights in H1 2026, yet spending per visitor hit a record €864. The shift toward fewer but higher-spending guests is tightening premium room supply, with implications for corporate travel budgets and the island’s strategy to attract business events year-round. ([cyprus-mail.com](https://www.cyprus-mail.com/2026/09/23/cyprus-tourists-stay-less-but-spend-more))
Cyprus Airways and Air France Sign Codeshare, Expanding Larnaca–Paris Connectivity
Air France will place its flight code on Cyprus Airways’ Larnaca–Paris services, giving Cypriot travellers seamless access to Air France’s global hub network via a single booking. The move improves connection options for multinationals operating in Cyprus and could pave the way for further frequency increases. It also supports government efforts to strengthen the island’s external transport links ahead of a future Schengen bid.
UK Updates Cyprus Travel Advice, Highlights New Safety Guidance for Visitors
On 22 September 2026 the UK FCDO refreshed its Cyprus travel advice, adding new details on fertility treatment regulations and re-emphasising security considerations amid regional volatility. The notice keeps Cyprus at its existing risk level but urges travellers to maintain up-to-date travel documents, monitor local developments and avoid visa overstays. For businesses, the update reinforces the need for robust duty-of-care protocols, accurate record-keeping of employee stay durations and wildfire-season contingency planning.
Invest Cyprus Courts London Investors, Showcasing Island as EU Base for Regional Growth
Speaking at an FT Locations event in London, Invest Cyprus promoted the island as a talent-rich, stable EU base for companies seeking to relocate regional operations. Fast-track work permits, a digital-nomad scheme and improving air connectivity were cited as key draws for corporate mobility planners.
Cyprus Customs Seize 5,800 Duty-Unpaid Cigarettes at Paphos Airport
Cypriot customs officers confiscated 5,800 undeclared cigarettes from two passengers arriving at Paphos Airport and imposed fines exceeding €1,700. The seizure reflects Cyprus’ intensified excise-duty enforcement and signals that travellers—even on short business trips—must strictly observe EU duty-free limits.