Wombs for Hire: Inside Europe’s Underground Surrogacy Networks

Ms. Magazine | March 2, 2025

Inconsistent laws and regulations governing surrogacy in different countries have led to underground operations that enable unethical practices and exploitation––including in Turkey, Georgia, and Northern Cyprus. 

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Passport delays for babies born in Cyprus via surrogacy

Progress Educational Trust BioNews | April 29, 2024

Two men from the UK have faced lengthy delays in obtaining passports for their infants born via surrogacy in Cyprus. Without the documents, they are unable to take their children home, and with the long wait, they are close to overstaying their visas in the country. 

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Draft Bill Allows Unmarried Women Right to Surrogacy

Gina Agapiou | CyprusMail | November 30, 2022

A new draft bill in Cyprus would allow unmarried women who are unable to conceive due to medical issues the chance to pursue surrogacy, but only if they obtain permission from Cyprus’ Council for Medical Assisted Human Reproduction.

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