Coronavirus: Non-citizens with expired work permits can still use Gesy until Sept 30
Non-Cypriot citizens who are legal residents and those whose work permits have expired, can retain access to the health service Gesy until September 30, the...
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Rejected migrant boat taken in by north (Updated)
A GROUP of 175 Syrian migrants, who arrived in Trikomo in the north on Saturday, after being denied entrance to the government-controlled areas on Friday,...
Our View: It was about time the govt took action on migration
It was unfortunate, although predictable, that the migration problem had to reach crisis point for action to be taken by the government. The surge of...
AG informs cabinet of what they can and can’t do legally to curb migration
The government is to announce a series of measures to combat an influx of migrants later on Tuesday following a cabinet meeting. The meeting was...
Cyprus deploys special forces to Greek-Turkish border (Updated)
Cyprus has deployed 22 members of its special forces to the Greek area of Evros, on the border with Turkey, to assist local forces who...
AG’s advice sought ahead of decisions on migration
The government on Friday sought the advice of Attorney-general Costas Clerides on the compatibility with the EU acquis of the measures to be taken to...
The migration issue ‘could turn into’ Cyprus’ largest problem
The government said Thursday it will ready a plan of action by early next week to tackle the growing influx of migrants, while the defence...
UN concerned over disruption to crossings
Unficyp said on Thursday it was concerned over the ongoing disruption caused to people on both sides due to the temporary closure of four crossing...
National council meeting underway
A national council meeting was underway on Thursday morning to discuss Varosha, migration, and measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The council is...
Anastasiades ‘doesn’t want to exacerbate tensions with Akinci’ (Update 2)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Wednesday conveyed to Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci the Greek Cypriot side’s grave concern over the increasing flow of migrants to...
National Council to convene Thursday
The national council will convene on Thursday morning to discuss Varosha, migration, and measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, the Cyprus News Agency...
FM speaks with Greek counterpart about migrant crisis
Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides spoke with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias on Monday and expressed Cyprus’ support for Athens as it faces an ongoing migrant...
Foreign minister backs Greek call for extraordinary EU Council meeting on migration
Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides on Sunday had a phone conversation with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias, and was informed about the situation on the Greek-Turkish...
Nouris briefs EU Commissioner on migration needs
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris informed the vice-president of the EU Commission Margaritis Schoinas on Cyprus’ needs and the issues the country faces in dealing with...
Cyprus strongly objects to cut in EU funds for migration
Cyprus has strongly objected to a reduction of €30m in EU funds relating to migration for the period between 2021 and 2027, according to Finance...
Police chief calls for EU solidarity in stemming irregular migration (updated)
Police Chief Kypros Michaelides on Tuesday said Cyprus needed EU solidarity in combatting irregular migration as this was the only way to effectively manage the...
Third man remanded over illegal entry of 101 Syrians
A 27-year-old man from Syria was remanded on Saturday for six days on suspicion of assisting compatriots who arrived in Cyprus earlier in the week...
Focus on integration of migrants
The importance of integrating refugees into local communities, in particular in the early stages of their transition to Cyprus was the focus of Wednesday’s conference...
Petrides says buffer zone a ‘black hole’ for irregular migration
The interior ministry and the foreign ministry will soon announce a package of measures to tighten controls both at crossing points and uncontrolled areas along...
‘Skyscrapers are not mushrooming…Cyprus won’t turn into a Manhattan’, says Petrides
Interior Minister Constantinos Petrides pledged on Thursday that Cyprus would not be turned into Manhattan during House discussions on his ministry’s budget when the topic...
