Cyprus & United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Cyprus: Cyprus, holding the rotating presidency of the EU, through its deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides, stated that the new regulation will speed up the return process and increase returns of persons without legal right to stay.

United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement: The practices of United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are cited by critics as a negative example, with concerns that the EU's new regulation will create a similar 'draconian detention and deportation machine'.

Cyprus: Cyprus>>>, holding the rotating EU presidency, supports the new migration regulations, indicating its role in shaping European policy.

United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Funding for United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement>>> is endangered due to political disagreements over a settlement fund, highlighting its reliance on legislative support.

Cyprus: Israeli military intercepted boats off the coast of Cyprus that were part of a flotilla trying to breach the blockade of Palestine — Gaza.