Cyprus reports 30% drop in irregular migration in first four months of 2026

Cyprus recorded a 30% decrease in irregular migrant arrivals in the first four months of 2026, while returns approached 3,000 — significantly exceeding the number of arrivals, the deputy minister for migration has said. Speaking on state radio, Deputy Minister Nikolas Ioannidis said the challenge is shifting from limiting arrivals to improving return procedures at […]