Cyprus assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a turbulent moment for our region, our continent, and the world. Owing to geography, history, and division, Cyprus has the motivation and experience to champion migration policies which balance...
Introduction
Cyprus is an island in the Eastern Mediterranean, located at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, and Asia. On August 16, 1960, the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) was established, ending British colonial rule that had lasted since 1878. Greece, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom...
Arrivals
This section provides data on the irregular arrivals of individuals to Cyprus, regardless of their means of travel.
Asylum Applications
This section provides data on the asylum applications lodged with the competent authorities in Cyprus.
Decisions on Asylum Applications
This section presents data on decisions issued for applications for international protection in Cyprus.
Beneficiaries of Protection
This section provides data on the persons that have been granted positive decisions on their applications for international protection.
Accompanied, Unaccompanied & Separated Minors
The charts in this category refer to asylum-seeking children, including both accompanied and unaccompanied minors.
Residence Permits
This section offers insight into residence permits of non-EU citizens, issued by the Republic of Cyprus.
Naturalisation
This section provides information on all the cases of naturalisation in Greece.
Returns
This section provides statistics on deportation orders, total returns by category, age, country of origin and destination country.
Employment
This section provides information on the employment data of the Social Insurance Services and the Cyprus Statistical Service.
Workshop Overview: Stand & Deliver – How to Build a Powerful Narrative
MedMA’s workshop, led by communications expert Frank Sharry, equipped civil society actors with practical tools to craft powerful, values-driven narratives on migration and asylum.











