EU says Cyprus not ready to join Schengen area
Cyprus is not yet ready to enter Schengen, the EU’s region of free movement, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, said on Wednesday. The Schengen area, which...
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Large investments projects push for Schengen membership
Cyprus’ inclusion in the Schengen Area would help attract foreign investment and bring a significant advantage over competing European countries, the association of large investment...
Cyprus meets Schengen criteria over personal data
Cyprus has met the criteria to join the Schengen area as far as personal data is concerned, following a decision by the EU Schengen committee,...
EU to begin testing Cyprus on Schengen compatibility
Supervisory authorities from the EU and European Commission experts will next week assess Cyprus’ infrastructure, following the application made in July for accession to the...
EU executive says emergency border checks still valid though migrant influx has eased
The European Union’s executive said on Wednesday that emergency border checks introduced within Europe’s passport-free travel zone by countries including Germany and Sweden to stem...
Will the EU really fence off one of its own members?
By Tania Karas The European Union’s weakest link could become an open-air refugee camp if some European leaders get their way. Amid concerns that Greece...