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1. Supreme Court orders release of asylum seeker held on public safety grounds

The Supreme Court has ruled that the continued detention of a Sudanese asylum seeker was unlawful and ordered his immediate release through the issuance of a writ of Habeas Corpus....

2. Police arrest 19 migrants residing illegally in Cyprus

Police arrested 19 people during an operation in Nicosia targeting third-country nationals staying illegally in the Republic of Cyprus....

3. Scam calls continue across the island

Over the past few months, residents across Cyprus have been receiving spam calls from fraudsters posing as representatives of a trusted organization, with the goal of gaining access to personal information....

4. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

5. Surprise crackdown catches 47 illegal workers across Cyprus

A surprise nationwide crackdown on illegal employment has led to the arrest of 47 people working without the proper permits, while employers were hit with €195,000 in fines for undeclared workers....

6. Cyprus registers steep drop in irregular migrant arrivals

he Republic of Cyprus has recorded an 86% drop in irregular migrant arrivals over the last three years, according to data shared by Nicholas A. Ioannides, the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection....

7. Pegasus blames airport fees for high fares to occupied north

A representative of Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus has attributed the high cost of flights to the occupied north to fees imposed at the illegal Tymbou Airport, rejecting suggestions that airlines are responsible for the expensive fares....

8. Greek Cypriot jailed in the occupied areas for six months over altered insurance document

A Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to six months in prison by a "court" in occupied Nicosia after being found guilty of presenting an altered vehicle insurance document....

9. Migration crackdown agreed under Cyprus-led EU presidency

After months of negotiations that culminated on Monday between EU member states and the European Parliament, the European Union has reached a political agreement on a new Returns Regulation that will complement the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, set to take effect on July 1....

10. Cyprus-Lebanon ferry route announced, but officials say it’s not cleared to sail

A Lebanese shipping company is advertising a ferry connection between Cyprus and Lebanon without having secured the necessary permissions, raising serious questions and concerns among Cypriot authorities. ...

11. Three injured after jumping from Larnaca apartment block during immigration raid

Three foreign nationals were injured during a police and immigration operation at an apartment complex in Larnaca on Wednesday morning after reportedly jumping from balconies while trying to avoid detection....

12. Cyprus defies Europe’s population decline as ageing crisis accelerates across EU

Cyprus is expected to become one of the few European Union countries with a larger population by the end of the century, even as Europe as a whole faces long-term decline and rapid ageing. ...

13. Cyprus police break up alleged fake rental document ring linked to student registrations

Cyprus police have dismantled an alleged forgery ring accused of producing fake rental agreements that were later used in attempts to secure student registration status in the country, authorities said....

14. Four arrested in fake migrant entry permit scheme

Police have arrested four people in connection with an alleged operation that provided forged entry permits to foreign nationals. ...

15. Cyprus to build new prison in isolated area as calls for reform grow

Cyprus will build a new correctional facility on a remote state-owned site near Mathiatis, Justice Minister Kostas Phytiris announced during a parliamentary Human Rights Committee session. ...

16. Government steps up deportations resulting from irregular migration

The Cypriot government says it is doubling down on immigration enforcement, pointing to fewer arrivals and a growing number of deportations as signs that its tougher approach is beginning to work, a policy shift that is likely to reignite debate over how the island handles migration....

17. Cyprus returns 97 irregular migrants in latest repatriation operation

Authorities returned 97 foreign nationals to their home countries on 6 March 2026, as part of ongoing government efforts to address irregular migration....

18. U.S.-Europe: Trapped in a ''loveless marriage''

After 13 months of Trump 2.0, after Greenland, the suffocating pressure on Kyiv and the flirtations with Putin, the tariffs and sanctions against Europeans defending the EU’s digital sovereignty, the verdict could be even harsher....

19. Trump delivers longest State of the Union in US history

President Donald Trump set a record Tuesday night, delivering the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history....

20. EU asylum applications fall sharply in November 2025, Eurostat reports

New data released by the European Union’s statistical agency, Eurostat, indicates a notable decline in asylum requests across the EU in November 2025....

21. Police sweep in Paphos leads to arrests of 19 illegal residents

A police operation carried out earlier today in the Paphos district led to the arrest of 19 individuals who were staying illegally in the Republic of Cyprus, authorities said....

22. Fake “Cyprus Police” Viber calls used to trick victims

The Cyprus Police have issued a public warning about a new wave of fraud carried out through the messaging app Viber, where criminals are pretending to be police officers in order to steal personal and financial information....

23. Lebanese family with six children left on streets of Cyprus

A family of eight immigrants from Lebanon, including six minor children, was left on the street over the weekend, with their belongings in suitcases and no shelter in sight, prompting a Cypriot citizen to step in and host them temporarily. ...

24. US targets Iran’s ruling elite with travel ban

The United States has moved to shut its doors to senior Iranian officials and their families, signaling a tougher stance against Tehran’s leadership as protests and human rights concerns continue to simmer inside Iran....

25. EU tightens visa rules, steps up deportations in new migration strategy

The European Commission on Thursday unveiled a tougher migration strategy for the next five years, centered on overhauling the EU’s visa system and stepping up deportations, moves that effectively seal the bloc’s harder line on irregular migration....

26. Elite 60-officer strike force to report directly to Justice Minister

At a time when organised crime appears to be gaining momentum, particularly in Larnaca and Limassol, the Ministry of Justice and Public Order is moving ahead with the creation of a new elite special unit, a task-force style strike team that will report directly to the Minister of Justice....

27. Barbershop crackdown uncovers immigration and labor violations with fines totaling €26,800

A coordinated police and inspection operation in Limassol on Thursday targeted barbershops and other businesses linked to foreign management, uncovering a series of immigration, labor, and licensing violations....

28. ICE detains 5-year-old, stoking outrage in Minnesota schools

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have detained at least four children from the same Minnesota school district this month, including a 5-year-old boy, raising alarm among parents, educators, and local officials....

29. Cyprus shuts down smuggling routes, slashes irregular migration 86%

Cyprus has reduced irregular migrant arrivals by about 86% over the past three years, while sharply increasing returns, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannides said....

30. Brigitte Bardot, French screen icon and later political firebrand, dies aged 91

Brigitte Bardot, one of the most recognisable figures in the history of French cinema, has died at the age of 91, according to an announcement by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation....