Expedited Examination of Asylum Applications in Cyprus
October 3, 2024
Deputy Minister of Migration Nicolas Ioannidis announced that reduced migration flows allow Cyprus to expedite the examination of 22,000 pending asylum applications. The government is implementing measures to support this situation, highlighting cooperation with Lebanon. Over the last ten years, Cyprus has granted international protection status to 18,000 individuals, although challenges remain regarding migrant flows from Turkey. The Deputy Minister reiterated the need to limit migration flows to maintain a sustainable system.