Significant Decrease in New Asylum Applications in Cyprus in 2024
December 14, 2024
In 2024, the number of new asylum applications in Cyprus has significantly decreased, reaching 6,548, marking the lowest level in the past seven years. The zero arrivals of irregular migrants since May 2023 seem to have positively impacted this decline. The Ministry of Migration acknowledges that the situation is manageable for now, despite ongoing challenges in the region. Overall, the data from the past decade reflects the ongoing pressures of migration.