Temporary Housing of Unaccompanied Migrants in Nursing Home in Larnaca
September 16, 2024
Marilena Evangelou, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, announced the temporary housing of 20 unaccompanied migrants in a nursing home in Larnaca due to a crisis at another shelter. She described this choice as an emergency solution while highlighting the challenges it posed for the elderly residents and the risks to the minors. She committed to the need for appropriate placements for unaccompanied children, taking into account their specific needs. Additionally, she mentioned that the country is managing over 1,000 unaccompanied migrants, which poses significant challenges for the local population.