Asylum applications up by 490% since 2016

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou told MPs on Thursday that the number of applications for international protection had increased by 490% since 2016, pointing out the need to implement an EU action plan for the Eastern Mediterranean to reduce migratory flows. Ioannou, who made his first appearance before the parliamentary committee of internal affairs since assuming his duties, outlined his vision for the Ministry. He pointed out that the aim was to continue development activity so...