Cyprus continues voluntary and forced returns of migrants, authorities say
Cyprus is continuing voluntary and forced returns of migrants living illegally in the country, authorities said Friday. Police, working with…
Category: Migration
Cyprus launches EU‑funded program for assisted voluntary returns of third‑country nationals
Cyprus’ Department of Migration is implementing a new program to support assisted voluntary returns for third‑country nationals, the Deputy Ministry…
1 dead, 7 missing after migrant boat partially sinks off Türkiye’s Aegean coast
One migrant was killed and seven others were missing after a boat partially sank Saturday in the Aegean Sea off…
At Least 31 Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Gambia
At least 31 people died when an overcrowded boat carrying undocumented migrants sank off the coast of Gambia on New…
Asylum Applications in Cyprus Drop Sharply After Shift in Syria, Report Says
Asylum applications in Cyprus have fallen sharply in recent years, particularly following political changes in Syria, Fileleftheros reported. According to…
Egypt Repatriates More Than 2,600 Nationals From Libya
Egypt has repatriated 2,635 nationals from Libya since the start of 2025 as part of efforts to protect its citizens…
UNHCR expects up to 1 million Syrian refugees to return home in 2026
The U.N. refugee agency expects around one million Syrian refugees to return to Syria in 2026 amid what it describes…
Poll: Most Germans Back Plans to Reduce Asylum Arrivals
A majority of Germans support government plans to curb asylum immigration, a YouGov poll published Saturday showed. The survey, conducted…
Cyprus Reports 53% Rise in Returns of Irregular Migrants Over Three Years
Returns of third‑country nationals living illegally in Cyprus rose 53% over the past three years, while arrivals fell sharply, according…
500 Marines sent to Arizona border for security support
About 500 Marines from Camp Pendleton in Southern California are being deployed to Yuma, Arizona, to help reinforce security along…