Cyprus Mail 27 May 2020 - by Staff Reporter
The European Asylum Support Office (EASO) said on Wednesday it was “gradually and safely” resuming elements of its operations in Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta which were suspended due to Covid-19.
Following the temporary suspension of certain close-contact operational activities in-line with national instructions, EASO is gradually resuming its full support activities to the asylum authorities of Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta, as per the respective operating plans, it said.
Commenting on the efforts being made by national authorities to ensure the EU’s asylum acquis is implemented despite the challenging circumstances, the Executive Director of EASO, Nina Gregori, said: “I would like to thank the asylum authorities of the four Member States in which we operate for working in excellent cooperation with EASO’s teams to find practical and safe methods to resume activities.”
