Cyprus has big news about migrants and its borders. The government says the number of migrants arriving without permission is now much lower. In 2022, over 17,000 people arrived. Now, in 2025, that number is only 2,281. This is an 87% decrease. The government is also sending more people back to their home countries.
But the European Union says Cyprus still needs help. Because so many migrants came before, Cyprus will get money and support from a new EU program. This program will start in mid-2026.
At the same time, Cyprus changed a rule at its border crossings. For a long time, there were separate lines for Turkish Cypriots and other people. Now, everyone uses the same line. The police said this was an old rule that was no longer needed. This change makes the process faster and better for all travelers.
These changes show Cyprus is trying to manage migration and improve life at its borders.