Roman Cyprus

More Than 140 Migrants Reach Cyprus By Boat

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Cypriot authorities said a boat carrying over 140 migrants believed to be Syrians, more than half of them women and children, was escorted to shore by the coast guard Monday near the resort of Paphos. Police said the 143 migrants, including 31 women and 50 children, said they had set off from the Turkish port … Read more

Dozens Rescued Off Cyprus Coast

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Dozens of migrants were rescued off the coast of Cyprus on Wednesday after their small fishing boat ran aground near the holiday resort of Paphos, the island’s authorities said. Police said 92 migrants including 18 women and 46 children were safely brought to shore after arriving by boat, most probably from Turkey. A police official … Read more