Irregular migrants in East Med doubled

Detections of irregular entries by migrants and refugees through the European Union’s external borders on the Eastern Mediterranean route remain high, with significant numbers arriving in Cyprus, said EU border agency Frontex. During

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Cyprus tops EU for  migrant returns

Cypriot authorities managed to return 3,500 irregular immigrants in the first half of 2022, placing Cyprus as the top EU country in migrant send backs compared to its population, said Interior Minister

Monthly first-time EU asylum applicants dip 28% 

In April, 54,145 first-time asylum applicants applied for international protection in the 27-member bloc, up 66% compared to a year ago (32,570) but down 28% from March (74,950). The decrease from March is attributed to the

EU: Turkish Cypriots must curb migrant influx

Breakaway Turkish Cypriots are responsible for stemming migrant arrivals, a senior European Union official said, as the number of asylum-seekers the Republic receives soars. European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas said that

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Record year for asylum claims

Cyprus is creaking under increased migrant flows, said Interior Minister Nicos Nouris, arguing that asylum seekers are 5% of the population, as applications rise by 140%. Nouris blamed Turkey for putting Cyprus

Cyprus demands EU solidarity on migrants

Cyprus needs European solidarity to face the burden of migration, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said after the MED5 meeting in Venice. Cyprus is among five European Union nations on the Mediterranean, demanding

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