Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002326/2025/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Loucas Fourlas (PPE)
The illegal airport in occupied Tymbou continues to operate outside the regulatory framework of the International Civil Aviation Organization and without recognition by international authorities. The failure to comply with international safety standards poses serious risks to the safety of flights in the Nicosia FIR, which is the only internationally recognised FIR of the Republic of Cyprus.
At the same time, the occupying regime has intensified its efforts at getting the illegal airport recognised, as well as attempts to carry out direct flights from non-EU countries, in violation of international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions.
In view of the above:
- 1.How does the Commission assess the impact of the activities at the illegal airport in Tymbou, inside the Nicosia FIR, on the safety of European citizens and European flights?
- 2.What measures could the Commission put in place to ensure that no direct flights from non-EU countries are operated to the illegal airport?
Submitted: 10.6.2025