Border & Entry Rules: Ryanair is warning UK and other non-EU passport holders flying to/from Schengen (including Cyprus) that passport control may take longer from 10 April 2026 due to the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), with extra checks like scanning, fingerprints and a facial photo—so arrive early and follow “EES / Passport Control” signs. Tourism Spotlight: Protaras has unveiled a new landmark on the Xystaria Peninsula near Fig Tree Bay, built for sunrise viewing and photo moments, with added seating for early risers. Coastal Management: A new report questions Cyprus’ growing reliance on breakwaters to fight erosion, warning that protecting one beach can shift the problem down the coast. EU Travel Demand: Eurostat says EU tourist accommodation overnight stays rose in Q1 2026, with Cyprus among the highest shares of foreign-visitor nights. Security & Travel Context: Greek authorities arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Crete over alleged Hamas links and a cruise-ship attack plot tied to suspects previously detained in Cyprus—raising regional security attention for visitors. Culture & Events: Chinese Film Week returns to Cyprus with screenings in Nicosia and Limassol from June 10–15. Aviation/Connectivity: Cyprus-linked travel continues to expand as Wizz Air adds extra seats from Larnaca, while World Poker Tour events are set to return to Cyprus twice later this year.