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Repatriation of 950 Individuals to Cyprus

March 8, 2026

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 950 people have been repatriated to Cyprus with the sixth charter flight from the United Arab Emirates. Most of the passengers are Cypriot citizens and their family members, along with permanent residents and citizens from EU member states. The Ministry continues to provide consular assistance to affected Cypriots in the region. It also expresses gratitude to the government agencies that assisted in the operation. The repatriation process aims to help residents return home.