REMINDER - CONVERSION OF PERMANENT RESIDENCY TO BIOMETRIC RESIDENCY - YELLOW SLIPS WILL NOT BE RECOGNISED FROM 3 AUGUST 2026

            

IMMIGRATION AT THE AIRPORT

Please note that the processing of your passport through a terminal at the airport, and receipt of a printed image of the main pages [to hand to Immigration officials] is  NOT collection of biometric data.  Currently this is a process to assist the Immigration officials.

BIOMETRIC RESIDENCY 

CYPRUS MIGRATION DEPARTMENT - UK EXPATS & NON-EU RESIDENTS - allow at least 8 months for the process [4 month wait for appointment and around 4 months for receipt of the card]

UPDATE - for anyone who has mobility issues and/or issues with technology

Anyone who has mobility issues or issues with technology and needs some assistance, can they please email [or ask someone to email for you if needed] Wendy at info@crpg.com.cy, with details of your name, phone no and, if you have one, email address.  Wendy will then organise someone to assist you through the process, including making your appointment at Immigration and taking you there.

CLIMATE CHANGE IS BECOMING A MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT IN CYPRUS

CLIMATE CHANGE IS BECOMING A MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT IN CYPRUS - KNews 19/5


Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides says Cyprus is strengthening preparedness and prevention measures.


Climate change is posing a growing threat to public health in Cyprus, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who spoke during a multilateral meeting in Geneva held alongside the World Health Assembly.

The meeting centred on the work of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health (PECHH) and was organized by the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe, the Health Ministry said.

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 19 May 2026

Members of the Cyprus Drug Enforcement Agency stopped a car driven by a 35-year-old man yesterday afternoon in Limassol.

​During the search that followed in the vehicle, a number of packages containing a quantity of cocaine weighing approximately 38 grams, as well as a small amount of money, were found.

GAME FUND MONITORS DIVERSE TURTLE DOVE MIGRATIONS

GAME FUND MONITORS DIVERSE TURTLE DOVE MIGRATIONS - Cy Mail 19/5 by Rebekah Gregoriades


The population of turtle doves in Cyprus is diminishing, which has prompted the Game Fund to monitor their migratory habits, finding that some flew to northern Europe, one showed up in southwest Turkey and another was in Paphos before sending a signal from Sudan.

“The turtle dove – Streptopelia turtur – is one of the most characteristic migratory birds of Cyprus’ countryside, with an important ecological, cultural and hunting value,” the Game Fund said.

It pointed out that the species’ population has been showing a “worrying decline at a European level” over the past few years, prompting more measures to protect it.

GREEK F16s TO REMAIN IN CYPRUS

GREEK F16s TO REMAIN IN CYPRUS - Cy Mail 19/5 by Tom Cleaver


Greece will continue to station F-16 fighter jets in Cyprus, reports in Greece said on Tuesday, with Greek fighter jets having remained on the island since being deployed in March after the British Akrotiri air force base was hit by an Iranian-made drone.

Greek public broadcaster ERT reported that at Monday’s meeting of the country’s national security council (Kysea), it was decided there will continue to be a constant presence of Greek F-16s on the island, with jets continuing to be rotated through the Andreas Papandreou airbase in Paphos.

Later in the day, newspaper Proto Thema reported that two F-16s will be stationed in Paphos, while it was also confirmed that the Greek frigate the Elli remains in Cypriot waters.

EU COMMISSION GIVES POSITIVE ASSESSMENT OF CYPRUS' SCHENGEN PREPARATIONS

EU COMMISSION GIVES POSITIVE ASSESSMENT OF CYPRUS' SCHENGEN PREPARATIONS - KNews 19/5

Report says Cyprus made significant progress through reforms and readiness measures in 2025.


The European Commission has given a favourable review of Cyprus’ preparations for joining the Schengen area in its latest “State of Schengen” report, published on Monday. The document examines developments across the passport-free zone over the last year and outlines objectives for 2026 and 2027.

According to the report, Cyprus plays an important role in improving the European Union’s awareness of security risks and developments in its surrounding region. The Commission also pointed to the country’s expertise in border control, migration management, and security cooperation as valuable contributions to the EU.

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY - FOOTPRINTS 2026 - Municipal Gallery of Pafos - 23 May

 

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY - FOOTPRINTS 2026

Municipal Gallery of Pafos

23 May - 11am - 12.30pm

For children aged 6-11 years with the participation of adult guardian accompanying them

Joining the action is free. A limited number of seats available. For reservations, please call. +357 96754548 until 20/5.

As part of the celebrations for the International Museums Day 2026, the Directorate of Municipal Education of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, in cooperation with the Municipality of Paphos, organizes the art educational activity "Fingerprints" at the Paphos Municipal Gallery.

The action will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and is aimed at children aged 6–11 with adult guardian/guardians involved.

Participants, under the guidance of guest curator and researcher Ms. Denise Arauzou, will explore works from the Gallery's permanent collection and engage in creative activities around the concept of imprint both as a trace that leaves a form or texture through printing processes and as a the personal and ecological mark each of us leaves in the world and the environment.