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Cyprus approves landmark refugee-law overhaul to start airport-level asylum screening

Cyprus approves landmark refugee-law overhaul to start airport-level asylum screening

Cyprus’ cabinet has sent an ambitious refugee-law overhaul to parliament that would allow asylum applications to be lodged and decided directly at the island’s airports. The reform, required under the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, creates a new screening centre, shortens decision timelines and embeds special safeguards for vulnerable groups. Faster processing is expected to unclog work-permit backlogs and provide greater predictability for employers moving staff to Cyprus.

May 4, 2026
Police break passport-forgery ring that smuggled migrants through Larnaca Airport

Police break passport-forgery ring that smuggled migrants through Larnaca Airport

Cyprus police have arrested four people accused of selling forged entry permits to third-country nationals and arranging their passage through Larnaca Airport. The crackdown reflects tighter document-security measures as Cyprus prepares for EU-wide border reforms and signals to employers that authenticity checks on assignee paperwork remain essential.

May 4, 2026

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