Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said 171 irregular migrants were repatriated on Thursday and Friday through coordinated operations with the deputy migration ministry. The action forms part of a broader strategy implemented over the past three years to address migration flows.
Two-day repatriation operation
Police said the repatriations were carried out through coordinated police and deputy migration ministry operations.
Repatriations and arrivals in 2025
During 2025, police said 11.742 migrants residing illegally in Cyprus were repatriated through voluntary and forced return procedures, compared with 10.092 repatriations in 2024.
Police also said 2.444 irregular migrants arrived in Cyprus in 2025, compared with 6.109 arrivals in 2024 and 17.434 in 2022.
Ongoing enforcement
Police said efforts to locate and repatriate irregular migrants continue daily.
How do you assess the trend in arrivals and repatriations reported by police?