07 November 2025, 20:00

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Over 10,000 illegal residents deported since beginning of the year

Over 10,000 illegal residents deported since beginning of the year

A total of 10,446 people residing in Cyprus illegally have been deported or repatriated to their countries since the beginning of the year, compared to 8,469 in 2024, the police announced on Friday.

On Tuesday, seven foreign nationals, who were found to be residing in Cyprus illegally, were sent home in the framework of a Frontex joint forced return flight.

The flight was organised by the German authorities.

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