Cyprus to receive €30 million in EU funding for border control

Cyprus will receive an additional €30 million in funding from the European Commission for upgrades to its coastal surveillance system, part of an effort to manage migration.

The upgrades will be implemented to “prevent cross-border crime and illegal immigration,” according to a press release from the interior ministry.

“The European Commission provides additional support to member states, such as Cyprus, with the ultimate aim of effectively managing migration flows,” stated the release.

Cyprus’ proposal, which was titled “Upgrade of the capabilities of the surveillance system,” will specifically enhance “electronic surveillance” at the country’s sea borders.

It was jointly developed by the Cyprus Ministry of the Interior and the Search and Rescue Center and was selected among other proposals submitted to the European Commission.