Queries raised over Cyprus’ Schengen ambitions

Diplomats representing member states of Europe’s border-free Schengen zone remain unconvinced by Cyprus’ efforts to ready itself to join the zone, with six representatives of missions from across the continent expressing their reservations to the Cyprus Mail about the prospect of the island becoming the zone’s 30th member.

“There is no serious way that Cyprus can join the Schengen zone. It could happen, but if it does, it will not be serious,” one diplomat said, speaking on the condition of...