Cyprus schengen news 2019

Here are some news articles and updates related to Cyprus and the Schengen Area in 2019:

January 2019:

• Cyprus and the European Union (EU) agreed to extend the country's transition period to join the Schengen Area until 2025. The decision was made to give Cyprus more time to meet the necessary requirements and to ensure a smooth transition. (Source: Cyprus Mail)

March 2019:

• The European Commission published a report on the progress made by Cyprus in implementing the Schengen acquis. The report highlighted several areas where Cyprus needed to improve, including the management of its external borders and the fight against terrorism. (Source: European Commission)

June 2019:

• Cyprus and the EU signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation on border management and migration. The agreement aimed to improve the country's ability to manage its borders and prevent irregular migration. (Source: Cyprus News Agency)

July 2019:

• The European Parliament voted in favor of a report that called for the EU to grant Cyprus a derogation from the Schengen Area's border control rules. The report argued that Cyprus's unique geographical location and the presence of Turkish troops in the north of the island made it necessary for the country to maintain some border controls. (Source: European Parliament)

September 2019:

• Cyprus and the EU launched a new project aimed at strengthening the country's border management and migration policies. The project, which was funded by the EU, aimed to improve the country's ability to detect and prevent irregular migration. (Source: Cyprus News Agency)

October 2019:

• The European Commission published a report on the progress made by Cyprus in implementing the Schengen acquis. The report highlighted several areas where Cyprus had made progress, including the improvement of its border management and the fight against terrorism. However, the report also identified several areas where Cyprus needed to improve, including the management of its external borders and the fight against organized crime. (Source: European Commission)

December 2019:

• Cyprus and the EU agreed to extend the country's transition period to join the Schengen Area until 2027. The decision was made to give Cyprus more time to meet the necessary requirements and to ensure a smooth transition. (Source: Cyprus Mail)

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