Introduction of National Integration Strategy for Migrants in Cyprus
January 18, 2026
Cyprus is introducing its first National Integration Strategy for Migrants for 2025-2029, aimed at minimizing social tensions arising from ghettoization. The Deputy Minister of Migration, Nikolas Ioannidis, emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to integrate migrants into society. The strategy includes language lessons, childcare programs, and tools to facilitate access to employment. It stresses the importance of a policy that ensures social cohesion and careful monitoring of migration flows. The Deputy Minister warns that those who do not adapt will face strict measures.