Deputy Minister's Remarks on Migration in Cyprus
October 31, 2024
The Deputy Minister of Migration, Nicolas Ioannidis, stated that foreigners come to Cyprus via the occupied territories and apply for asylum in the free areas. The government plans actions to curb this phenomenon, with increased returns of migrants to their home countries. Efforts are also underway to integrate legal migrants into Cypriot society. The Minister emphasized a shift in the EU's policy regarding the reception of migrants from frontline countries.