Syria has agreed to take back its citizens intercepted trying to reach Cyprus by boat, as confirmed by Cypriot deputy minister Nicholas Ioannides. Recent interceptions involved two boats carrying 30 Syrians each. Cyprus is tightening its asylum policies, examining applications individually and combating human trafficking. Meanwhile, a tragic incident occurred where four migrants, including two children, died attempting to cross from Africa to Europe. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)