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EU Ministers Converge to Tackle Migration Challenges

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou joins EU ministers in Belgium to tackle migration challenges, focusing on the new migration and asylum pact, sharing best practices, and proposing safe zones in Syria for migrant return. Cyprus leads by example, with proactive policies leading to the return of 3,000 migrants, while seeking alliances with countries like Denmark and the Czech Republic. Despite some division among EU members, the discussions highlight the importance of collaboration and consensus in shaping effective migration policies.

Cyprus to Appoint New Deputy Minister for Migration

By Demis Papadopoulos

Cyprus is appointing a new Deputy Minister for Migration to address urgent challenges, showing commitment to enhancing efficiency in managing asylum procedures. This move signifies Cyprus’s strategic involvement in Eastern Mediterranean migration issues.

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Asylum Application Process Contested in Cyprus

By Demis Papadopoulos

Proposed legislation in Cyprus aims to shorten asylum application and appeal timeframes, facing opposition over concerns for constitutional rights and financial burdens on asylum seekers. The changes are intended to manage migrant flows more effectively, but compliance with the EU legal framework is necessary to ensure access to justice for asylum seekers.