Government expects Cyprus to join Schengen in 2027 after final technical checks
Fuel-price gap drives surge in Green Line crossings by Greek Cypriot motorists
Cyprus Airways adds five languages to website in digital push for global travellers
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Deputy Minister claims 90 % drop in irregular migration as Cyprus implements EU Pact
At a 9 October forum, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said irregular arrivals have fallen by about 90 % since 2022 after Cyprus accelerated asylum processing, expanded returns and tightened surveillance under the EU Migration Pact. The government argues that streamlined procedures both protect genuine refugees and free capacity for legal labour mobility, boosting corporate planning certainty ahead of Cyprus’ push to join Schengen.
Cyprus says migration arrivals have fallen 90 % after new EU Pact takes effect
Cyprus reports a 90 % drop in irregular migration since 2022 after adopting fast-track asylum procedures, stepped-up returns and digital residence-permit systems under the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The reforms ease pressure on reception facilities and promise shorter onboarding times for employers hiring third-country nationals. Continued implementation and Schengen-readiness projects will determine whether the gains are sustained.
Wizz Air expands Larnaca base with new Madrid link and restored Athens, Abu Dhabi services
Wizz Air will launch Larnaca–Madrid flights, double its Athens service and revive Abu Dhabi this winter, widening affordable connectivity for business and leisure travellers. The expansion supports Cyprus’ strategy to reduce seasonality and enhances European and Middle-Eastern links critical to corporate mobility.