Migration & Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris: We’re honored by his decision to reside with his family in our country

Presenting the bill, Migration Minister Thanos Plevris said the government aims to draw a clearer line between legal migration and irregular entry, combining tougher enforcement with reduced bureaucracy for lawful residents.

Relevant Minister Thanos Plevris also said migrants from Egypt, Bangladesh and Pakistan, who 'are basically not entitled to asylum', will be immediately placed in detention so their asylum application can be rejected through fast-track procedures