Cyprus closer than ever to joining the Schengen Area, but island's division remains major hurdle
- Cyprus is closer than ever to joining the Schengen Area.
- Together with Ireland, Cyprus is currently the only member of the European Union not to be part of Europe's border-free travel zone.
- After years of preparations and the implementation of 120 technical recommendations, Nicosia received a positive assessment from the European Commission in July, confirming its technical readiness.
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- Cyprus is closer than ever to joining the Schengen Area.
- Together with Ireland, Cyprus is currently the only member of the European Union not to be part of Europe's border-free travel zone.
- After years of preparations and the implementation of 120 technical recommendations, Nicosia received a positive assessment from the European Commission in July, confirming its technical readiness.
Sources: DW