https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/immigrant-takes-fatal-plunge-during-immigration-raid
In a tragic turn of events, an immigration raid conducted by the Aliens and Immigration Service in Limassol ended in disaster when a suspect, in a bid to evade authorities, plunged to his death....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/interior-ministry-clarifies-asylum-seeker-employment-rights
In a recent statement, Cyprus' Interior Ministry provided clarity regarding the right to work for asylum seekers. According to the statement, all asylum seekers, regardless of origin, are not permitted to access employment until nine months have passed from the date of their asylum application....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-china-s-cultural-revolution-to-cyprus-church-scandal
In the classic science fiction novel ''The Three-Body Problem,'' the traumatic experience of a Chinese astrophysicist during the Cultural Revolution becomes the catalyst for humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial beings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surging-numbers-of-illegal-residents-deported-in-2024
The Cyprus Police announced on Sunday that a total of 2,247 individuals, found to be residing illegally in Cyprus, have been deported or repatriated from the Republic of Cyprus territory in 2024 until March 8....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/minister-spearheads-operation-to-curb-undeclared-labor
In a joint effort involving the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Yannis Panagiotou, along with officials from the Ministry of Labour, members of the Immigration and Aliens Service, and police, a targeted operation was conducted to address undeclared and illegal work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-highlights-smallest-resident-population-at-pournara
The outlook for Cyprus in relation to migration is positive, as in 2023 a 46% reduction in irregular migrant applications and a 66% increase in returns have been achieved, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-operation-nets-11-arrests-in-illegal-residence-crackdown
In a coordinated operation aimed at combating illegal residence within the Republic of Cyprus, police arrested 11 individuals in the Nicosia district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€6m-fund-faces-scrutiny-in-migrant-returns
A recent evaluation conducted by the Audit Office sheds light on the challenges faced by the Police in detecting and repatriating irregular migrants and asylum seekers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-as-233-illegal-residents-repatriated-last-saturday
A total of 233 persons who resided illegally in Cyprus, departed the country within a week (18-25/11/2023), as part of Police efforts for the return of third-country nationals to their countries of origin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-200-illegal-migrants-exit-cyprus-in-forced-repatriation-drive
In the past week (11-17/11/2023), a total of 202 individuals, residing illegally in Cyprus, voluntarily left the country as part of the ongoing efforts by the Police to facilitate the return of third-country nationals to their countries of origin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-migrant-influx-by-expanding-pournara-center
The Minister of Interior, Mr. Constantinos Ioannou, has issued instructions to gradually expand the capacity of the First Reception Centre, Pournara, to accommodate a larger number of people. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-400-pets-rescued-in-spain-s-anti-trafficking-sting
A troubling incident unfolded on Wednesday morning when a 24-year-old foreigner, who had been seeking asylum in Cyprus, resorted to self-immolation in front of the Immigration and Aliens Service in Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-cracks-down-on-illegal-labor-as-limassol-raids-yield-arrests
In a concerted effort to combat illegal employment and unlawful residence, law enforcement authorities took action yesterday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mexican-congressional-hearing-unveils-extraterrestrial-specimens
Mexican lawmakers heard testimony that "we are not alone" in the universe and saw the alleged remains of non-human beings in an extraordinary hearing marking the Latin American country's first congressional event on UFOs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministries-launch-joint-crackdown-on-undeclared-employment
The Ministries of Interior and Labour announced they will start doing checks on Monday in workplaces concerning undeclared employment of third-country nationals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-irregular-migrants-sent-packing-as-repatriation-drive-continues
Thirteen third-country nationals who had been residing illegally in Cyprus were repatriated to their home country as part of a joint operation on August 22....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sixty-more-migrants-found-in-cyprus
Yesterday afternoon, checks continued at the apartment complex of Agios Nikolaos in Chloraka to record the residents who are migrants. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-illegal-immigration-ring
In a move to address migration challenges head-on and show unwavering determination against the issue, a well-coordinated operation sprung into action this morning in the Limassol district. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mass-registration-of-residents-at-chlorakas-apartment-complex
In accordance with the directives set during a meeting at the Presidential Palace on Monday, a comprehensive registration operation took place on Tuesday from 0600 to 1100 hours at the Saint Nicholas apartment complex in Chloraka. The operation aimed to document the residents residing in the complex....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chloraka-complex-agios-nikolaos-shut-down-as-president-tightens-security
In response to recent incidents, President Nicos Christodoulides convened a meeting at the Presidential Palace to address the situation in Chloraka. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-4-000-third-country-nationals-returned-home-in-2023
More than 4,000 third-country nationals have been repatriated so far this year according to the Police Aliens and Immigration Unit (AIU)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ufo-witness-exposes-government-secrets
In a remarkable turn of events, a UFO whistleblower recently testified before a House Oversight Subcommittee on national security, shedding light on bold claims that the Pentagon is concealing evidence of alien spacecraft from Congress....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/denmark-plans-to-tighten-travel-restrictions-for-refugees-no-holidays-in-home-countries
Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration has unfolded new plans to further tighten the regulations for refugees planning to travel for holidays to their home countries, banning them from making such holidays even after they have resided in Denmark for ten years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/25-irregular-migrants-return-home
Twenty-five third-country nationals who had been residing illegally in Cyprus departed for their home countries on Tuesday as part of a well-coordinated joint operation aimed at the forced return of irregular migrants, as announced by the police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-2-600-third-country-nationals-repatriated-since-january
The Aliens and Immigration Service of the Cyprus Police proceeded on Tuesday to the repatriation of 31 third-country nationals that were staying in Cyprus, it was announced on Wednesday. In total 2,615 third-country nationals were repatriated so far this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-third-country-nationals-repatriated-last-friday
A total of 67 third-country nationals, who resided illegally in Cyprus, were repatriated on Friday, during two operations, the Police announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-states-need-foreign-workers-and-are-changing-their-requirements
Working in EU: Recent Changes You Must Be Aware of If You Are Planning to Get a Job in Any of the Member States...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/29-third-country-nationals-deported-from-cyprus-yesterday
The Aliens and Immigration Unit in cooperation with the Greek authorities and FRONTEX organized on Tuesday a joint flight of forced return of third nationals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/objects-shot-down-by-us-are-not-of-alien-origin-says-george-danos
President of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) George Danos told CNA that he highly doubts that the objects shot down recently by the US army are of extraterrestrial origin....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/38-more-illegal-immigrants-repatriated-in-january-this-year
In 2022, 7.5 thousand third-country nationals who had been living illegally in the Republic of Cyprus were deported, and 38 more people were deported on January 24....
