A Cyprus court sentenced a Syrian national to five years in prison for aiding 31 Syrian migrants in reaching Cyprus on an overloaded boat. The man was convicted of people trafficking and had struck a deal with traffickers to captain the boat. The court emphasized the need for severe penalties for such actions due to their increasing frequency. The situation regarding migrants in Cyprus has become a significant political issue, especially during the 2023 presidential election. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)