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Asylum Benefits Cut by 50% in Cyprus

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The number of asylum seekers receiving benefits has decreased to about 2,000.
The reduction is attributed to lower illegal migration and quicker processing of asylum claims.
Syrian nationals make up around 400 of the current beneficiaries.
Approximately 13,600 asylum applications are still pending, including 9,600 from Syrians.
The government is offering financial incentives for voluntary returns, especially for Syrian families.

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The number of asylum seekers in Cyprus receiving state rent and food allowances has dropped to approximately 2,000, a 50% reduction. This decline is attributed to several factors, including a decrease in illegal migration, reduced welfare expenditures, and expedited processing of asylum applications, especially for Syrian nationals.

According to the Deputy Minister of Migration, around 13,600 asylum applications are still pending, with a significant portion—about 9,600—pertaining to Syrian citizens. The government has implemented directives for faster assessments of these cases, which have notably contributed to the changes in the welfare demographics for asylum seekers in the country.

Among the 2,000 recipients of assistance, individuals from various countries, including Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, and Iraq, are represented. Notably, out of these, around 400 are identified as Syrian nationals. This shift in the number of beneficiaries reflects the government’s broader strategy to manage migration and its associated financial impact more effectively.

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