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31. €6M fund faces scrutiny in migrant returns

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....

32. Minister Procopiou demands severe punishment for traffickers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-procopiou-demands-severe-punishment-for-traffickers

Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkides-Procopiou said emphasis should be placed in severe punishment for traffickers. ...

33. Far-right rage explodes in Dublin streets after shocking stabbing incident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-rage-explodes-in-dublin-streets-after-shocking-stabbing-incident

In a shocking turn of events, central Dublin became a battleground on Thursday evening as violent protests erupted following a knife attack in the city center....

34. Police intel goes solo against organized crime

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-intel-goes-solo-against-organized-crime

In a significant move, the Police Intelligence Service in Cyprus gains independence, breaking ties with the YKAN to focus on a broader spectrum of organized crime, including hooligans. ...

35. Cyprus sees 33% drop in new asylum applications, compared to 19% EU increase

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-33-drop-in-new-asylum-applications-compared-to-19-eu-increase

In August 2023, the European Union saw a 19% increase in new asylum seekers compared to the same period in 2022, with 91,735 applications recorded. ...

36. Over 200 illegal migrants exit Cyprus in forced repatriation drive

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....

37. Cyprus Bar Association under scrutiny for alleged misleading of asylum seekers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bar-association-under-scrutiny-for-alleged-misleading-of-asylum-seekers

The President of the Pancypriot Bar Association, Michalis Vorkas, has confirmed today that the association is facing complaints from the Ministry of the Interior regarding allegations of lawyers misleading asylum seekers....

38. 28 individuals facing deportation after Pournara riots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/28-individuals-facing-deportation-after-pournara-riots

In response to threats to public order, Cyprus has issued 28 orders for detention and deportation. ...

39. More illegal migrants repatriated from Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-illegal-migrants-repatriated-from-cyprus

In a joint operation coordinated by the European agency FRONTEX, 14 third-country nationals who were residing unlawfully in Cyprus were repatriated to their respective countries today....

40. Cyprus races to accommodate migrants at Pournara

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-races-to-accommodate-migrants-at-pournara

In response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Republic of Cyprus has submitted a formal request for assistance to the European Union....

41. Biden's cabinet seeks $105 billion aid for Israel and Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-s-cabinet-seeks-$105-billion-aid-for-israel-and-ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make the case Tuesday that the United States should immediately send aid to Israel and Ukraine, testifying at a Senate hearing as the administration’s massive $105 billion emergency aid request for conflicts in those countries and others has already hit roadblocks in the divided Congress. ...

42. Cyprus braces for migrant influx by expanding Pournara center

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. ...

43. Syrian migrant arrival puts Cyprus on high alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-migrant-arrival-puts-cyprus-on-high-alert

As tensions escalate in the Israel-Hamas conflict, Cyprus is bracing for a potential surge in Syrian migrants from Lebanon....

44. Refugees block departure of ferry in Rhodes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/refugees-block-departure-of-ferry-in-rhodes

Around 400 migrants and refugees staged a protest at the port of Rhodes on Sunday, creating a significant disruption in the area. ...

45. Cyprus disrupts migrant trafficking ring, seizes €160,000

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-disrupts-migrant-trafficking-ring-seizes-€160-000

In a significant breakthrough, Cyprus law enforcement has successfully dismantled a migrant trafficking ring, culminating in the arrest of ten individuals, one of whom was found in possession of a substantial €160,000. ...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

47. Minister highlights success in reducing migration from occupied areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-highlights-success-in-reducing-migration-from-occupied-areas

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou welcomed the announcement of the EU’s Action Plan for the management of migration in the Eastern Mediterranean, ...

48. Tunisian gunman in Brussels attack entered Europe illegally via Italy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tunisian-gunman-in-brussels-attack-entered-europe-illegally-via-italy

In a recent tragic incident, a Tunisian terrorist, Abdelsalem Lassoued, entered Europe illegally through Italy and went on to commit a deadly attack in Brussels. ...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

51. UN secures Pyla buffer zone agreement

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

52. 7,631 arrivals vs. 6,987 deportations in 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

53. EU nations reach agreement on handling irregular immigration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

54. Real estate boom in Greece and Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/real-estate-boom-in-greece-and-cyprus

The real estate landscapes of Greece and Cyprus are undergoing significant transformations, with both nations showcasing promising growth and recovery. However, beneath the surface of these top-line numbers, there are underlying challenges and disparities that need to be addressed....

55. 25 new asylum examiners to speed processing and deter migrant arrivals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/25-new-asylum-examiners-to-speed-processing-and-deter-migrant-arrivals

The Asylum Service of Cyprus has taken a significant step to enhance the efficiency of processing asylum applications by appointing 25 additional asylum examiners, according to Minister of Interior Constantinos Ioannou....

56. Italy to immediately deport immigrants for false age claims

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

57. Cyprus aids Lebanon to tackle migration flows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

58. Christodoulides takes on migration, housing, and traffic head-on

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-takes-on-migration-housing-and-traffic-head-on

Migration, housing and traffic are the subjects the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides focuses on, aiming for immediate and effective resolution, he said, speaking at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) in Limassol on Wednesday afternoon....

59. 91% repatriation rate achieved in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/91-repatriation-rate-achieved-in-cyprus

Today marks the tenth collaborative effort between the Cyprus Police and European countries, orchestrated under the guidance of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex....

60. Authorities on high alert for potential influx of Lebanese migrants

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-on-high-alert-for-potential-influx-of-lebanese-migrants

The Ministry of Interior and other relevant services have been alerted to recent information regarding a large influx of illegal immigrants into Cyprus. According to well-informed sources from ''K'' ...

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