EU Ministers to Focus on Boosting Migrant Returns, Cyprus Says
Efforts to increase the number of migrants returned from the European Union to their countries of origin will dominate discussions…
Category: Migration
Cyprus Police Arrest 30 in Coordinated Operations Targeting Illegal Migration
Cyprus police arrested 30 third‑country nationals on Tuesday during coordinated operations aimed at tackling illegal migration, authorities said. The raids…
One in Five Pupils in Cyprus Has Migrant Background, Teachers’ Union Says
About 20% of pupils in Cyprus schools have a migrant background and do not speak Greek as their first language.…
In Cyprus, economic issues, public health and migration top worries
Rising geopolitical tensions are driving up anxiety across the EU, with citizens — including those in Cyprus — demanding stronger…
Man found living in Ercan airport prayer room remanded in custody
A man discovered living inside the prayer room at Ercan airport has been remanded for a further eight days while…
Cyprus Deports Ten People Arrested Over January Limassol Unrest
Police on Tuesday deported ten people who were arrested in Limassol on Jan. 27 as part of an investigation into…
Cyprus court rulings clear way for deportations of rejected Syrian asylum seekers
Authorities in Cyprus may now proceed with the forced return of Syrian asylum seekers and other foreign nationals whose applications…
African migration: focusing on Europe misses the point – most people move within the continent
Nadine Biehler, German Institute for International and Security Affairs; Emma Landmesser, German Institute for International and Security Affairs, and Rebecca…
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…
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…