Interior Ministry orders probe into sexual-abuse claims at Pournara migrant camp
Opening of Cyprus’ first juvenile detention centre pushed back after migrant transfer delays
Sharp drop in asylum appeals masks surge in cases from ‘non-safe’ countries
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Cyprus to digitise residence permits as part of 100 new e-government services in 2026
The government will roll out 100 further e-government services in 2026, including a fully digital pathway for foreigners’ residence-permit applications via the ‘Digital Citizen’ app and gov.cy portal. The project should cut paperwork and align Cyprus with upcoming EU border-management systems.
Cyprus Schedules 20 Emergency Flights for Israeli Repatriation Amid Regional Tensions
Cyprus activated its ESTIA crisis framework on 16 February, lining up 20 special flights from Larnaca to Tel Aviv, Haifa, Aqaba and Amman to repatriate Israelis stranded by regional hostilities. The rapid mobilisation underscores Cyprus’ importance as an evacuation hub and offers corporations a tested template for emergency employee movements.