Cyprus Mail14 Jul 2026

State gets tough on asylum seekers breaking law

Authorities have revoked asylum status for nearly 100 people due to their involvement in criminal activity, as part of a new get-tough policy, media reported on Monday.

On the instructions of Deputy Migration Minister Nicolas Ioannides, the Asylum Service removed asylum status for 95 individuals – 80 of whom are Syrian nationals. They are to be deported....

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