In Cyprus the flow of illegal migrants has sharply decreased, and πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russians lead in the number of residence permits

According to the authorities, since 2022 the number of illegal arrivals has decreased by 92%. Currently about 200,000 residence permits are in force on the island, the most β€” among Russian citizens. About 5,000 permits have been issued to Israelis.

✈️ Since the beginning of 2026 more than 8,600 citizens of third countries have left Cyprus.

At the same time deputies are concerned about the formation of isolated migrant districts and insufficient integration of foreigners.

πŸ”Ž €60.2 million is allocated for migration policy in 2027.

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