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1. Greece braces for uncontrolled migration amid Middle East crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-braces-for-uncontrolled-migration-amid-middle-east-crisis

Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the country’s National Security Council (KYSYEA)....

2. VP candidates' mics turned off over migration dispute

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vp-candidates-mics-turned-off-over-migration-dispute

Vice presidential debates were held last night, but a notable incident occurred when microphones were muted during a heated exchange over migration....

3. 30 boats arrive in Ayia Napa from Lebanon as evacuations continue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/30-boats-arrive-in-ayia-napa-from-lebanon-as-evacuations-continue

Boats from Lebanon are arriving daily at the marinas of Ayia Napa and Larnaca, carrying European citizens as well as diplomatic and administrative staff from foreign embassies....

4. New Chief and Deputy Chief of police sworn in amid calls for action

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-chief-and-deputy-chief-of-police-sworn-in-amid-calls-for-action

The confirmation ceremony for the new Chief of Police, Themistos Arnaoutis, and Deputy Chief of Police, Panikos Stavrou, took place today at the Presidential Palace, with President Nikos Christodoulides and other government officials in attendance....

5. Turkish Cypriot leader open to talks, holds firm on sovereignty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-leader-open-to-talks-holds-firm-on-sovereignty

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, fresh from meetings with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, expressed willingness to engage in a trilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue but maintained his firm stance on sovereign equality and a two-state solution....

6. Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-migrant-surge-as-war-in-lebanon-intensifies

A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East....

7. UN: Over 90,000 displaced by Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-over-90-000-displaced-by-israeli-airstrikes-on-lebanon

The United Nations announced Wednesday that more than 90,000 individuals have been displaced due to five days of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon amid rising tensions in the region. The UN’s International Organization for Migration reported 90,530 newly displaced persons since Monday....

8. Germany’s hardline on Syrian deportations gives Cyprus green light for returns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-hardline-on-syrian-deportations-gives-cyprus-green-light-for-returns

In a landmark ruling, Germany’s Supreme Administrative Court in Munster has determined that some areas of Syria can now be considered "safe," despite the ongoing civil war....

9. EU cuts funds to Hungary over unpaid asylum fine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-cuts-funds-to-hungary-over-unpaid-asylum-fine

The European Union has begun the process of reclaiming hundreds of millions of euros meant for Hungary after the country's government refused to pay a significant fine for violating the bloc’s asylum rules....

10. Dutch government requests opt-out from EU asylum rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-government-requests-opt-out-from-eu-asylum-rules

The Netherlands’ new coalition government, led by Geert Wilders’ far-right Party For Freedom (PVV), has requested an opt-out from the European Union’s asylum rules,...

11. EU Commission refuses Dutch request to leave asylum system

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-refuses-dutch-request-to-leave-asylum-system

In a surprising move, the Netherlands has requested an opt-out from the EU migration and asylum system, just days after Germany reintroduced border controls. ...

12. Sweden to pay migrants up to $34,000 to return home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-to-pay-migrants-up-to-$34-000-to-return-home

Sweden is making significant changes to its migrant policies, marking a ''paradigm shift'' aimed at reversing decades of leniency. ...

13. Von der Leyen unveils new European Commission lineup

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-unveils-new-european-commission-lineup

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the list of new commissioners, including Kostas Kadis from Cyprus, who has been appointed as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. ...

14. Germany's border crackdown sparks EU tensions over immigration policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-s-border-crackdown-sparks-eu-tensions-over-immigration-policy

In a report in this Sunday's Kathimerini by Pavlos Xanthoulis, Germany’s decision to tighten immigration controls and reintroduce land border checks has raised concerns about the future of the Schengen Agreement and the European Union’s unity on migration policy....

15. Canada taps Cyprus expertise for migrant and repatriation efforts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canada-taps-cyprus-expertise-for-migrant-and-repatriation-efforts

Canada is leveraging Cyprus’s experience in managing migrant and refugee needs amid a surge in global displacement, Canadian Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security Jacqueline O’Neill said Wednesday. ...

16. Cyprus hits record in residence permits but sees first decline in over a decade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hits-record-in-residence-permits-but-sees-first-decline-in-over-a-decade

In 2023, the European Union issued a record 3.7 million first residence permits to non-EU citizens, with Cyprus issuing around 34,000 of these permits, according to Eurostat data....

17. Christodoulides welcomes five new Ambassadors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-welcomes-five-new-ambassadors

President Nikos Christodoulides formally received the credentials of five newly appointed ambassadors to the Republic of Cyprus during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace on Monday. ...

18. Cyprus police intercept migrant boat en route to Italy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-intercept-migrant-boat-en-route-to-italy

A group of migrants attempting to cross from Cyprus to Italy was intercepted by authorities in the early hours of Monday morning off the coast of Akrotiri, according to Cypriot police....

19. Hungary offers free travel to Brussels for migrants in response to EU fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungary-offers-free-travel-to-brussels-for-migrants-in-response-to-eu-fines

Hungary’s government reaffirmed Friday its plan to offer asylum seekers free, one-way travel to Brussels, aiming to pressure the European Union to ease fines over Hungary's strict asylum policies. ...

20. Cyprus follows Germany’s lead on refugee returns to Syria

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-follows-germany-s-lead-on-refugee-returns-to-syria

A recent Islamist terror attack in Solingen, which left three people dead, is prompting a reevaluation of Germany's migration policies ahead of upcoming national elections....

21. Cyprus sees unprecedented 80% drop in asylum applications

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-unprecedented-80-drop-in-asylum-applications

Cyprus experienced a sharp reduction in first-time asylum applications in May 2024, marking an over 80% decrease from the previous month, according to data released by Eurostat. ...

22. Final decisions on Akamas projects approaching

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/final-decisions-on-akamas-projects-approaching

According to Pavlos Neophytos in this Sunday's Kathimerini, the development of the Akamas road network, crucial for the area's infrastructure, faces significant delays due to environmental concerns and ongoing investigations....

23. Eight African migrants cross into occupied areas for ''Work Amnesty''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eight-african-migrants-cross-into-occupied-areas-for-work-amnesty

Eight young Africans attempting to cross from the free areas into the occupied territories through a military zone in the Aphania-Ornithi region were detained yesterday, according to reports from the occupied territories. ...

24. Wealthy flee high-tax nations for new havens like Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wealthy-flee-high-tax-nations-for-new-havens-like-cyprus

A significant wave of wealthy individuals is migrating from high-tax countries, a trend expected to peak this year. ...

25. Christodoulides' UN meeting move raises public image concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/christodoulides-un-meeting-move-raises-public-image-concerns

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar abruptly halted anticipated developments in August by rejecting an invitation to a trilateral meeting, insisting that there was no common ground between the two sides. ...

26. Cyprus to begin talks with UNHCR on Buffer Zone migrants

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-begin-talks-with-unhcr-on-buffer-zone-migrants

Cyprus is preparing to begin discussions with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to address the growing problem of migrants stranded in the buffer zone, the area separating the Republic of Cyprus from the Turkish-occupied northern part of the island....

27. Cyprus and Germany stress need for EU solidarity on migration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-germany-stress-need-for-eu-solidarity-on-migration

Real solidarity and equitable burden-sharing among European Union member states are essential for managing migration flows, Lars Castellucci, Deputy Chairman of the Interior Committee of the German Bundestag, said during a visit to Cyprus on Thursday....

28. Cyprus Deputy Minister: Green line will not become migration route

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-deputy-minister-green-line-will-not-become-migration-route

Cyprus Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection Nicolas Ioannides stated today that the Green Line, which divides the island, should not become a migration route. Ioannides emphasized that Cyprus does not want the Green Line to function as a border for migrant flows....

29. EU bolsters Lebanon with €1B aid package

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-bolsters-lebanon-with-€1b-aid-package

The European Union has begun political dialogue with the Lebanese government to implement critical reforms, backed by substantial EU funding. ...

30. Police arrest 25 illegal residents in nationwide crackdown

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrest-25-illegal-residents-in-nationwide-crackdown

Members of the Aliens and Immigration Service arrested 25 third-country nationals who were illegally residing in the Republic of Cyprus during a nationwide coordinated operation, authorities said Tuesday....

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