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Migration: From 17,434 Arrivals in 2022 to 2,437 in 2025 – Strong Blow to Illegal Employment

Published January 5, 2026, 05:12
Migration: From 17,434 Arrivals in 2022 to 2,437 in 2025 – Strong Blow to Illegal Employment

Cyprus is achieving significant success in managing migration, with a dramatic reduction in arrivals from 17,434 in 2022 to 2,437 in 2025. This reduction is due to a combination of factors, including the change of regime in Syria, sea patrols, faster asylum application processing, vigilance on the Green Line, and increased returns. At the same time, the fight against illegal employment has intensified, discouraging migrants from coming to Cyprus. This policy has led to a significant improvement in the situation, with Cyprus now being a less attractive destination for irregular migrants.