EU Solidarity Pool to Ease Migration Burden on Cyprus Under 2026 Pact
Direct Larnaca–Brussels Flights Restored Ahead of Cyprus’ EU Council Presidency
Cyprus counts 175,000 legal migrants as irregular arrivals plummet 89%
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Government outlines €75 million 2026 migration budget focused on integration
Cyprus plans to spend €75 million on migration management in 2026, with one-third devoted to infrastructure and digital upgrades and €8 million to forced and voluntary returns. The budget also expands the EU Blue Card and integration programmes, offering both opportunities and compliance obligations for employers.
Russians top Cyprus residency permits as 16,000 asylum claims remain pending
Russians make up the largest single group of non-EU residents in Cyprus, but 16,000 asylum applications are still awaiting a decision. New biometric IDs, upgraded infrastructure and fresh visa routes such as the EU Blue Card signal both tighter oversight and more options for skilled migrants.