Filenews 24 March 2022
About 100-180 arrivals of Ukrainians are recorded daily in Cyprus during this period, as mentioned by the Minister of Interior, Nikos Nouris, in his statements after a meeting he had today with the SG of AKEL Stefanos Stefanou, and a delegation of the party in his office. He said requests for temporary protection have reached 1,232, but services are vigilant to deal with a possible increase.
Mr. Nouris said that a detailed presentation was made to the representatives of AKEL, of the policy followed regarding the management of the flow of refugees from Ukraine, on the axis of the European directive on this issue.
By submitting the information available to the Ministry. In relation to the arrivals of Ukrainians in Cyprus, he said that he is aware that "the number of Ukrainians in the Republic of Cyprus is much greater" than the number of requests received by the Ministry. He explained that many may have secured accommodation in friendly homes, but stressed that this is not a reason for complacency, as this arrangement can be temporary.
"What we are watching is that we have consistently reached 100-180 Ukrainians every day in the last few days and as long as the conflicts and the war continue, this will continue to be the picture." He concluded that everyone, for his part, should do everything possible to contribute to efforts to end this war.
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