Reader’s letter: Editor’s choice: British expats in Cyprus are also immigrants
If the letter from Peter Davis of Droushia is really the editor’s choice, then I am hoping this is merely a ploy to invite intelligent...
Immigrants
‘No way’ to notion of bases becoming UK migrant centre
By Angelos Anastasiou THE UK has no plans to set up a temporary holding centre for migrants seeking asylum in the country in the Sovereign...
ICRC study finds shortfalls at Menoyia centre
RESEARCH conducted by the Cyprus Red Cross Society (CRCS) found several shortcomings at the Menoyia Detention Centre, the organisation’s deputy head Leda Koursoumba has said,...
Internal Italian splits may hurt Renzi’s case for EU help on migrants
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi may find it harder to enlist help from EU partners in tackling an influx of migrants after failing at talks...
Municipalities to get more aid for migrants
By Andria Kades LOCAL authorities will have up to 40 per cent more in subsidies to help immigrants integrate in the towns they live in,...
Malaysia intercepts migrants towed back to sea by Thais, thousands still adrift
By Aubrey Belford and Kaweewit Kaewjinda Malaysian vessels on Saturday intercepted a boat crammed with migrants after the Thai navy towed it away from Thailand,...
Conditions in Cyprus for refugees ‘still a far cry from EU standards’
Around 65 per cent of people applying for asylum in Cyprus are granted subsidiary protection but conditions for refugees are “still a far cry from...
PM Renzi says Italy, Malta rescuing 2 migrant boats in distress
Italy and Malta are working to rescue two migrant boats in distress in the Mediterranean, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Monday, after hundreds were...
Migrant deaths may shame Europe over Mediterranean moat
By Alastair Macdonald The outrage Europe’s leaders face over the deaths of hundreds of refugees trying to reach its shores may force a shift in...
Migrant information centre opening at Solomou Square
As of Sunday, the capital will have an immigrant advisory and support centre, the Nicosia multipurpose centre has announced. The ‘Immigrant Information Office’, which is...
At least 25 migrants die after being picked up by Italian coast guard
By Steve Scherer At least 25 migrants died of hypothermia aboard Italian coast guard vessels after being picked up from an inflatable boat adrift near...
A smokescreen cloaking the reality
By Gavin Jones POLITICAL parties within Europe which have employed immigration as one of their primary platforms have tapped into the rich seam of prejudice and angst, real or imagined, that has...
Nicosia to start language lessons
THE Nicosia Municipality’s Multipurpose Centre announced the opening of an Intercultural Centre. The centre said it will begin accepting students for the new school year...
Detainees refuse to come down from Menoyia roof (updated)
By Constantinos Psillides The six immigrants that climbed on the roof of the Menoyia Detention Centre are still there and refusing to cooperate with authorities,...
Man dies in Britain as 35 people found in shipping container
A man has died after 35 people, including several children, were found inside a shipping container being unloaded at a dock in eastern England on Saturday morning,...
Cyprus population down in 2013 as legal immigrants leave
The Cyprus population fell in 2013 due to the outflow of legal immigrants residing in the island, data released by Eurostat shows. According to the...
Hasikos talks tough on illegal immigrants
By Constantinos Psillides INTERIOR Minister Socratis Hasikos said yesterday that illegal immigrants have no place in Cyprus and that it’s wrong to send out the...
Recent immigrants to UK pay in more than they take in benefits
By Costas Pitas Recent immigrants to Britain pay more in taxes than they take out in benefits, a study on the impact of immigration said...
Australia slams door on refugees with tough new measures
By James Grubel Australia announced tough new measures to stem a dramatic increase in refugee boats from Indonesia on Friday, with a deal to send...
‘Give us our benefits’, say refugees
AROUND 200 recognised refugees, together with their children protested yesterday outside parliament because they have not received their welfare benefits for five months. According to...