‘Migration can solve problems, strengthen economy’
The government aspires to turn migration into what it said would be a “solution” in a way that would contribute to the growth of the economy and promote social cohesion, ...
Ioannides: Cyprus a pillar of stability in Eastern Mediterranean
Cyprus is a pillar of stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Tuesday, adding that the Republic acts as a bridge of cooperation ...
Migration reforms and monitoring mechanism announced
The creation of an independent national monitoring mechanism for fundamental rights, along with further reforms in asylum, refugee matters and migration policy, was announced by the deputy migration ministry on ...
Cyprus extends residence permits for foreigners stranded abroad amid Iran crisis
The deputy migration ministry announced on Wednesday emergency measures extending the validity of residence documents for third-country nationals unable to return to Cyprus due to the unstable situation in the ...
Cyprus ministers back EU law protecting vulnerable adults
Justice minister Costas Fitiris and deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides on Friday called for unified draft legislation to protect the rights of vulnerable adults across the EU during a meeting ...
Ioannides warns of crackdown on migrant smuggling networks
Combating illegal migrant smuggling remains a daily operational challenge, deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides admitted on Thursday,
Speaking at Europol’s joint parliamentary scrutiny meeting, Ioannides said the government had ...
‘Cyprus open to new ideas on migration pressures’
Cyprus supports new ideas to address migration pressures, deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Monday, as he outlined the priorities of the upcoming EU council presidency in Brussels.
He ...
Syria and Cyprus’ peace-making role discussed with French envoy
The situation in Syria and Cyprus’ role in promoting regional peace were discussed on Tuesday between Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides and France’s special envoy for Syria Jean-François ...
‘Cyprus rescues thousands in danger at sea’
Thousands of people in danger at sea have been rescued by the Cyprus government, deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Saturday.
“We intend to continue to carry out our ...
‘Just over 750’ asylum applications filed in Cyprus so far this year
“Just over 750” people have filed asylum claims in Cyprus in the first three months of the year, Migration Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Sunday.
At the same time, he ...
Cyprus drafting strategic plan for integration of legal migrants
The government is placing particular emphasis on the integration of migrants who are legally residing in Cyprus and is drafting a strategic plan to this end, deputy minister for migration ...
Cyprus to discuss migration challenges in EU Council meeting
The challenges faced by Cyprus as a frontline state regarding migration flows, along with the need for closer cooperation among EU member states, will be put forth by Cyprus’ Deputy ...
Preservation of cultural heritage ‘is govt’s goal’
The preservation of cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, is the government’s “strategic goal”, Migration Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Sunday.
Speaking at the Klirou cultural festival in ...
‘We will not accept buffer zone migrants’
The Republic will not accept migrants currently in the buffer zone, immigration deputy minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Tuesday.
Speaking after a visit to the Pournara migrant reception centre, Ioannides ...
‘Buffer zone migrants’ lead to clash between government and UN
Claims and counterclaims over jurisdiction of Green Line, but why now?
It has now been over a month that a group dubbed the ‘buffer zone migrants’ have been stranded within ...