Cyprus suspends asylum processing for Syrians (Update)
Cyprus has suspended its processing of asylum claims for applicants of Syrian origin.
voyages to Cyprus
Smugglers , ‘advertising Cyprus on social media’
Fact: People smugglers are advertising voyages to Cyprus on social media.
Summary: Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou stated that people smugglers are using social media to advertise voyages to Cyprus. He also mentioned the increasing trend of smugglers setting sail from Lebanon and the challenges in preventing boats from entering Cypriot waters. Additionally, there have been difficulties in returning migrants to Lebanon and efforts to relocate migrants to other European Union member states.