Cypriot authorities rescued 45 Syrian migrants in two boats after receiving information they were in distress 60 nautical miles off the island’s southern coast at Cape Greco, Ayia Napa, officials said Friday.
Another boat carrying nearly 40 migrants from war-torn Syria was found in the sea area off Cape Greco in Ayia Napa, confirming concerns over rising arrivals from the neighbouring country by sea.
The Foreign Ministry said it is “deeply saddened” by the tragic news of the shipwreck off Pylos, Greece, that claimed the lives of at least 79 migrants. In a Twitter post, the
Despite reports that migrant flows through the Turkish-occupied north are decreasing, arrivals by sea are rising, as authorities report a 60% increase in the first five months compared to last year. According
A total of 126 applicants for international protection, originating from Somalia, Afghanistan, Congo, Nigeria and Syria, departed on a chartered flight from Cyprus to Germany to be resettled. The total number of relocated
The dilapidated facilities at the Pournara reception centre for asylum seekers will get a €25 mln upgrade to replace tents with suitable accommodation units. Pounara has been criticised for its lack of
Cyprus and Austria will submit specific proposals next week on issues of cooperation with third countries on migrant returns and voluntary relocation, said Interior Minister Nicos Nouris. He was speaking after a meeting
The rising cost of living, the threat of poverty and social exclusion, and migration are Cypriots’ greatest concerns, according to the European Parliament’s Eurobarometer Survey released Thursday. According to the findings, the
Cyprus’ biggest problem is the influx of irregular migrants, reaching 21,000 this year, with 95% entering through the Green Line, said Interior Minister Nicos Nouris. “Turkey is sending us migrants through the
Eight out of ten Cypriots are frustrated or disappointed with what’s happening in the country, with 70% believing the island will always be plagued with corruption. According to the latest opinion poll
