Specifically, according to an announcement by the Commission, the TAME approved yesterday for the national program of Cyprus for immigration, an amount of € 32.308.677.
"In the field of asylum, Cyprus is largely focused on improving the quality and speeding up asylum procedures, increasing and improving the quality of accommodation and reception facilities and providing assistance to applicants for international protection," it said.
It added that "in terms of legal immigration and integration, the funding will mainly support pre-departure measures as well as preparatory actions to facilitate third-country nationals' access to the labor market."
In addition, Cyprus focuses on "strengthening administrative capacity and raising the awareness of the host society".
Regarding the return, Cyprus will continue the implementation of the newly established voluntary return program while it will also support the forced return, it is noted.
At the same time, the Commission approved the national program of Cyprus for the Internal Security Fund amounting to € 42.624.287.
"Regarding the common visa policy, Cyprus emphasizes support for short-stay visa departments, the national visa system, and training on issues related to the Visa Information System (VIS)," it said.
Regarding border management, Cyprus continues to develop the European Border Surveillance System (EUROSUR) and plans to introduce automated border control systems.
It added that the country would also support "the Schengen Information System II / SIRENE, increase border surveillance capacity and implement the Intelligent Borders package".
Cyprus will further expand the training of border guards on issues related to the management of external borders.
Within the TEA police component, emphasis is placed on "improving the ability to investigate financial transactions and the fight against cybercrime, drug trafficking and corruption through the purchase of special equipment, as well as improving the exchange of information and training".
At the same time, Cyprus will invest "in strengthening its operational capacity to combat terrorism and to effectively manage security-related risks and crises (including chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threats (CBDs)".
Source: KYPE