MythBuster #4: Refugees receive special treatment
A common claim.
A closer look tells a different story.
Support is designed to cover basic needs, while access to work and long-term stability often comes with restrictions and uncertainty.
In Cyprus, asylum seekers must wait 9 months before accessing the labour market, and employment is limited to specific sectors.
So what does “special treatment” really mean?
Swipe. Look closer. Challenge the myth.
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