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181. Halloumi talks continue as stakeholders seek common ground

In a meeting lasting over four hours on Monday evening at the Agricultural Research Institute in Aglandjia, discussions on the issue of halloumi concluded with a concise announcement from the Ministry. It was decided to continue talks with different stakeholder groups individually....

182. Residential and farming land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling residential and farming land in various areas across the island....

183. Authorities on alert as 264 migrant arrivals spike in Cyprus

According to sources from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 40 individuals arrived on Saturday, followed by 224 on Sunday, in two separate boats carrying 142 and 82 people....

184. EU unveils East Med action plan to stem migration flows

The European Commission has unveiled an EU Action Plan for the Eastern Mediterranean in anticipation of the forthcoming meetings, including the Justice and Home Affairs Council scheduled for October 19 and the European Council on October 26-27....

185. Residential and agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling residential and agricultural land in various areas of Cyprus in the districts of Famagusta, Larnaca, Paphos, and Nicosia....

186. Cyprus leads EU in asylum seeker returns, 4th in deportations

Cyprus ranks first among the EU member states in the percentage of returns on new asylum seekers applications, Interior Ministry announced Thursday....

187. Houses and building land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling building and farming land, as well as houses across the island....

188. Pyla buffer zone free of military presence

An agreement reached on Monday morning in relation to the issue of the buffer zone in the area of Pyla would ensure the status of the buffer zone and the non-presence of military and “police” forces of the occupying authorities, diplomatic sources told CNA, describing the development as “a very big” confidence building measure (CBM)....

189. UN secures Pyla buffer zone agreement

In a recent statement, the United Nations has announced a breakthrough in Pyla. According to their announcement, they have reached arrangements that are poised to bring resolution to the ongoing situation....

190. 7,631 arrivals vs. 6,987 deportations in 2023

From January to September 2023, 7,631 irregular migrants arrived in Cyprus, while in the same period, 6,987 were deported or returned voluntarily to their countries, according to information from the Ministry of the Interior....

191. EU nations reach agreement on handling irregular immigration

European Union countries on Wednesday sealed a deal on how to handle irregular immigration at times of exceptionally high arrivals, taking a step towards overhauling the bloc’s asylum and migration rules before a pan-European election next year....

192. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling properties in several districts to suit all prospective buyers’ needs, whether for personal use or as an investment. The Bank's portfolio includes houses and apartments, office space, land, and commercial buildings. ...

193. Italy to immediately deport immigrants for false age claims

Foreigners who lie about their age to benefit from a protection scheme reserved for unaccompanied minors arriving in Italy will be deported under a security decree expected to be approved by Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet on Wednesday as part of her far-right government’s crackdown on irregular immigration....

194. Cyprus aids Lebanon to tackle migration flows

Cyprus has taken robust measures to address the escalating migration flows from the east, particularly from Lebanon, in close collaboration with its neighbor....

195. Houses and agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling houses and agricultural plots at affordable prices in Paphos, Famagusta, Larnaca and Nicosia....

196. Revolutionizing the management of multi-owner buildings in Cyprus

The proposed legislative changes, tabled in the parliament yesterday, seek to modify and enhance the existing framework for the management of common buildings....

197. Houses and agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

198. Corruption and desperation forge a new path to Cyprus

A new migratory route to Cyprus has emerged this summer, with increased departures from Syria to Cyprus surpassing those from Lebanon, according to a report by Open Democracy....

199. Legal challenge threatens Qatargate corruption case

Nine months into the Qatargate legal case, Eva Kaili, a former vice president of the European Parliament, has initiated a legal challenge that could potentially derail the entire investigation. ...

200. Halloumi woes persist as PDO battle heats up

One year after the implementation of an agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheese makers, and KEBE regarding halloumi cheese, issues persist....

201. Second fence erected at Pournara migrant reception center

The Interior Ministry has announced the installation of a second reinforcing fence around the perimeter of the ''Pournara'' reception center in Kokkinotrimithia, Nicosia district. ...

202. Houses and agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling houses and agricultural plots at affordable prices in Paphos, Famagusta, Larnaca and Nicosia....

203. AstroBank: agricultural and residential land up for sale

AstroBank has listed agricultural and residential land in Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta and Paphos for sale at bargain prices....

204. In a historic first, asylum applications drop by 51%

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced today that, for the first time in Cyprus' immigrant history, there has been a shift in the balance between migrant arrivals and departures....

205. Chlorakas attack highlights growing racial tensions in Cyprus

The violent attack on Syrian residents in Chloraka last Sunday during a community demonstration related to the refugee-migration issue represents a failure on multiple fronts....

206. The unresolved issues of Chlorakas

The situation in Chloraka, following the problems that happened last week, is still uncertain. ...

207. 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....

208. Two migrant children among the dead from Evros fires

Eighteen people died in the village of Avantas in Evros, northeastern Greece, where fires raged on Tuesday for a fourth straight day, along with dozens of new blazes....

209. 6,258 undocumented immigrants reach Cyprus

The penalties imposed by the courts in Cyprus on human traffickers are very low, despite the increasing number of arrests, as reported by the state channel....

210. Migrant and refugee border crossings down 29%

The number of detections of irregular border crossings by migrants and refugees at EU’s external borders declined by 29% in the first seven months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary calculations published by Frontex....