Cyprus completes technical work for Schengen accession
Christodoulides presses Schengen case and migration cooperation at EU Council
EU-Turkey meeting on Cyprus issue could unlock border cooperation
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Family-reunification rules updated: two-year residence wait clarified
A newly updated legal guide details Cyprus’ current family-reunification requirements, including the two-year residence rule, exemptions for researchers and foreign-interest employees, and higher €200 fees. Corporates should align relocation policies to the clarified timelines and costs.
EU centre-right leaders urge swift completion of Cyprus’ Schengen accession
EPP leaders meeting in Brussels on 15 October publicly endorsed Cyprus’ bid to join the Schengen area, urging EU institutions to finalise the remaining legal steps. The signal boosts the likelihood of full accession in 2027, promising passport-free travel for EU business visitors and smoother supply-chain links. Companies should start preparing for the shift in border formalities.
Health-sector unions resist plan to hire third-country nurses
Cyprus’ health ministry wants to allow hospitals to hire up to 150 non-EU nurses for two-year stints to ease staffing shortages, but powerful unions told parliament on 15 October they will not back the plan without wage and conditions reforms. The outcome matters for private clinics that serve international insurers and expatriates and could influence broader policy on recruiting skilled third-country workers.
Cyprus Public Transport defends service and highlights digital upgrades
Bus operator CPT has pushed back against an Audit Office critique, saying a new real-time app, better on-time performance and passenger-information upgrades have already addressed most concerns. The 15 October statement highlights strides in digital mobility that benefit expatriates and visiting professionals who rely on public transport between offices, hotels and the airport.