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Opening of Cyprus’ first juvenile detention centre pushed back after migrant transfer delays
The Justice Ministry has postponed the start-up of Cyprus’ first juvenile detention facility to mid-2026 because irregular migrants cannot yet be moved from Menogeia to the unfinished Limnes Pre-Removal Centre. The slip underscores capacity constraints in the island’s migration and removal system and could prolong tough enforcement measures that impact businesses hiring third-country nationals.
Sharp drop in asylum appeals masks surge in cases from ‘non-safe’ countries
New figures show asylum appeals in Cyprus fell by one-fifth in 2024, but cases from ‘non-safe’ states such as Liberia, Cameroon and the DRC ballooned, pushing the court backlog above 6,500 files. The low approval rate and rising detention challenges signal a tougher environment for humanitarian and family-related mobility.
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.