Our latest update of the Asylum Information Database (AIDA) Country Report on Cyprus is now available online, coordinated by the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE). The updated AIDA Country Report on Cyprus provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and content of...
The Minister of Health announced the following valid from April: Re-opening with physical presence of students of Primary Schools in Limassol District and Gymnasiums island-wide Increase of maximum number of persons allowed in private tutoring and private educational institutions to seven (7) persons. Individual sports/ championships allowed in outdoor events Increase of the number of...
*Ακολουθεί το κείμενο στα ελληνικά. On the 19th and 20th of March the Interior Ministers’ of the five front line countries affected by migrant crossings – Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Malta and Greece – will meet in Athens in search of a common component for a single European immigration and asylum policy. Ahead of the summit,...
Following the epistemiological evaluation of the COVID 19 situation in Cyprus, the Minister of Health announced the following changes: As of March 15th (15-31 March): Reduction to 25% of the employees in business Suspending the operation of Gymansiums until 31 of March (including Primary Schools in Limassol District) Access to parks and squares allowed for...
*Information found at the Help Platform of UNHCR – https://help.unhcr.org/cyprus/covid-19-coronavirus/ The Government of the Republic of Cyprus has begun the rollout of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Priority is given to residents by age. The PIO makes weekly announcements on the next age group that is eligible for vaccination and for whom appointments become available via the COVID-19...
If you are an asylum seeker and want to apply for a Medical Card or for a renewal of your Medical Card, you can do this from any district or city by sending a fax to 22 605485. You must send the completed application form and attach copies of your confirmation letter and alien registration...
Recognizing the potential, value and importance of refugee-led community organizations, the Cyprus Refugee Council conducted research on the presence of such organizations in Cyprus. Individuals from different refugee communities, refugee-led organizations, international and non-governmental organizations and governmental actors all took part in the research, conducted within the framework of the Training Kit for Empowering Refugee-Led Community...
If you want to claim COVID-19 support benefits for the period 01.01.21 – 31.01.2021 you need to apply by Saturday 06/02/2021. The Special Unemployment Benefit which will be granted for the period of January will be 500 euros. Note – You could be eligible for support allowances, if you are: Self-employed Own a business that has ceased operation...
As of Monday, February 1st, the following changes apply in the existing measures: Re-opening of barbershops, hair salons, beauty salons (Additional Category 9 has been added to the categories for SMS requests valid from Monday 1st of February). Increase from 25% to 50% of the percentage of personnel who may have a physical presence in private service businesses,...
You can find in the links below information for the following Special Allowance Schemes (in Arabic, Engliish, French and Somali): Special Unemployment Allowance Special Leave Allowance for purposes of Childcare Special Leave Allowance for persons in risk of serious illness from Covid-19 Arabic > https://bit.ly/3bYiCgl English> https://bit.ly/3o3TM19 French > https://bit.ly/2Y1wwX6 Somali > https://bit.ly/391TFig For more information or help, contact...
