Immigration Management: Strategies and Developments in Cyprus
March 16, 2025
Nicholas Ioannidis, the first Deputy Minister of Immigration, faced challenges associated with irregular migration in Cyprus. The government adopted a new strategy to prevent arrivals and expedite asylum processes. By 2024, repatriations of migrants surpassed irregular arrivals for the first time, demonstrating the effectiveness of these measures. Cyprus is now considered an unattractive destination for migrants.