(Vox - Nov 9, 2020)
The former CEO of Google has applied to become a citizen of Cyprus
Eric Schmidt is effectively buying a passport that he can use to enter the European Union.
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But this?
(Forbes - Oct 13, 2020)
Cyprus To Suspend EU ‘Golden Passport’ Program After Controversy
Cyprus is set to suspend a program providing a quick route to citizenship and access to visa-free travel throughout European Union countries after officials were caught considering ways to help convicted criminals gain access to the initiative.
On Tuesday, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported that Cyprus was suspending its “golden” passport program, which provides citizenship and visa-free travel throughout EU countries to those who invest a minimum of €2 million ($2.3 million), typically in real estate.
The suspension is expected to come into effect next month.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/chantaldasilva/2020/10/13/cyprus-to-suspend-eu-golden-passport-program-after-controversy/?sh=31cea42a2d06
https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/11/9/21547055/eric-schmidt-google-citizen-cyprus-european-union