Eurojust delegation visits Pournara migration center in Cyprus

On October 30, 2026, members of the Western Balkans subgroup of the Eurojust network visited the Pournara Center for Reception, Screening, and Identification (KEDYT) in Cyprus. The visit took place during the group's 4th meeting, hosted in Larnaca on October 29 and 30, aiming to evaluate the facility's operational capacity and coordinate judicial cooperation in cases involving human trafficking.

During the tour, officials from the Cypriot Asylum Service and the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection guided the delegation through the center's upgraded infrastructure. Discussions focused on the daily operations of the facility and the practical implementation of new procedures mandated by the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The meeting emphasized the vital role of cross-border legal cooperation in addressing organized crime related to illegal migration.

This visit aligns with Eurojust's broader mission to facilitate collaboration between judicial and prosecutorial authorities across the European Union. By reviewing the progress at Pournara, the Eurojust members sought to strengthen the alignment of national practices with current European regulations, ensuring that the processing of asylum applications remains streamlined and efficient within the framework of the new EU migration standards.