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Cyprus proposes six-month residency route to citizenship for foreign spouses
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Draft bill would let foreign spouses gain Cypriot citizenship after six months’ residence
A bill under public consultation would empower the interior minister to grant Cypriot citizenship to foreign spouses after only six months’ residence, down from three years, and set a clearer route for couples living abroad. The reform could make Cyprus a more compelling posting for mixed-nationality families, but safeguards against abuse remain and the draft must still pass Parliament.
Air-to-air refuelling NOTAMs trigger temporary flight restrictions over Cyprus
JRCC Cyprus has closed two high-altitude airway segments on 28–29 September for air-to-air refuelling drills, forcing airlines to file detours and adding minor delays to flights departing Larnaca and Paphos. Business-jet traffic sees the greatest impact, but scheduled services continue to operate. Travellers should check with carriers, and mobility teams should allow extra connection time.
Customs crack down on airport cigarette smuggling after twin seizures in Paphos and Larnaca
Customs officers seized a combined 390 cartons of untaxed cigarettes at Paphos and Larnaca airports within 48 hours, arresting four passengers on UK-bound flights. The cases have triggered stricter baggage checks at both airports and serve as a warning that Cyprus is tightening border-control enforcement ahead of the holiday season.