https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-decision-influences-the-lives-of-syrian-refugees-in-cyprus
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a significant ruling that prohibits member states from designating a third country as a "safe" country of origin for only parts of its territory. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-migrants-who-murder-have-bad-genes
Former President Donald Trump suggested that some migrants in the U.S. who have committed murder may be predisposed to violence, saying it's "in their genes."
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-court-blocks-partial-safe-zones-for-refugee-returns
The European Court of Justice has ruled against the fragmentation of third countries into "safe" and "unsafe" areas, a decision that affects efforts......
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....
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. ...
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....
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....
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....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-arrested-for-drug-possession-and-illegal-employment-in-ayia-napa
Two individuals were arrested in Ayia Napa for drug possession, and another two were arrested for illegal employment during an operation conducted......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-200-migrants-repatriated-from-cyprus-in-a-week
More than 200 third-country nationals illegally residing in Cyprus have been repatriated to their countries of origin over the past week, the police announced Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/afghan-mother-s-son-kidnapped-by-turkish-father-in-occupied-cyprus
The Afghan mother, residing in the government-controlled areas after seeking political asylum, has condemned the abduction of her 3-year-old son by his Turkish father in the northern occupied territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-residency-soars-in-occupied-cyprus
The number of illegal residents in occupied Cyprus has surged to 83,000, marking a significant increase in undocumented individuals, according to data released by the "Ministry of Interior" and reported by Yeni Duzen newspaper....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-meets-trafficking-standards-us-state-department-report
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the State Department said in its report regarding "In Persons Trafficking"....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cuts-migrant-arrivals-by-50-earns-european-praise
Cyprus continues to grapple with a significant migration challenge, a situation that has evolved into a complex and multifaceted issue. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-biden-eases-path-to-citizenship-for-500-000-undocumented-spouses
President Joe Biden is set to announce a major reform to U.S. immigration policy, offering up to 500,000 undocumented spouses of American citizens an easier path to legal status and U.S. citizenship. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migrants-in-cyprus-buffer-zone-reach-27
Thirteen migrants - including unaccompanied children - are in the buffer zone, in addition to the fourteen who have been staying in tents in the area between Aglantzia and Geri for the past two weeks, bringing their total number to twenty seven....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-issue-returns-to-the-spotlight
Today, Friday, May 17, Nicosia will host a ministerial conference at the level of Foreign Affairs Ministers, with the participation of 7 EU member states ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-repatriates-181-illegal-residents-in-latest-immigration-efforts
In the ongoing efforts to manage immigration, Cyprus saw 181 third-country nationals voluntarily or forcibly repatriated to their home countries over......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-rights-status-remains-steady-in-cyprus
The US State Department's annual report on human rights reveals that the situation in Cyprus saw no significant changes in 2023. The report covers both the Republic of Cyprus and the area administered by Turkish Cypriots, emphasizing the unique political landscape of the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-prime-minister-confirms-delay-in-rwanda-deportation-flights
The Rwanda deportation scheme will not begin until the summer, Rishi Sunak admitted on Monday, acknowledging a further delay to the policy even as MPs and peers began debating it for the final time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-backlash-over-forced-deportations-of-refugees
The European Union is on track to unveil a support package for Lebanon by May 2, as announced by President Christodoulides, according to George Kakouris' article in Kathimerini's Sunday edition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-rally-against-police-brutality-and-bias
A peaceful demonstration unfolded Saturday at noon in Eleftheria Square, driven by the African Community in Cyprus and bolstered by allied organizations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-revokes-asylum-apps-of-syrians-travelling-via-occupied-areas
Following a meeting of the National Security Council at the Presidential Palace, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced the immediate revocation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canada-turns-down-plea-for-apology-to-british-abused-kids
The Canadian government has turned down the latest plea for an apology to British children who endured abuse while in the country....
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/news/israel-halts-humanitarian-visas-children-in-gaza-at-risk
Israel has ceased issuing visas to international staff of humanitarian organizations operating in occupied Palestinian territories....
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/elam-s-shadow-unveiling-the-far-right-s-fascist-roots
''Nazis or just another populist party?'' This has been the question in Germany for years regarding the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/will-the-far-right-push-germany-towards-a-dexit
In an exclusive interview with the Financial Times, Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), expressed support for a ''Dexit'' referendum, citing the UK's Brexit as a model for Germany.
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