Avrupa Adopts Semi-Annual Financial Reporting

Avrupa Minerals Ltd. has announced its decision to transition from quarterly to semi-annual financial reporting under the TSX Venture Exchange's Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933. This regulatory change allows eligible venture issuers with annual revenues under $10 million and clean disclosure records to reduce their reporting frequency, eliminating the requirement for first and third quarter interim financial statements and related MD&A filings.

Under the new framework, Avrupa will continue filing audited annual financial statements within 120 days of its December 31 fiscal year-end and six-month interim reports within 60 days of June 30. The company has confirmed it meets all eligibility criteria for the pilot program, including maintaining a clean 12-month continuous disclosure record.

This administrative change reflects broader regulatory efforts to reduce compliance burdens on smaller public companies while maintaining appropriate investor protection. For Avrupa, the reduced reporting frequency may allow management to allocate more resources toward its core business activities rather than quarterly compliance obligations.

The company continues to advance its exploration portfolio across Europe, including seven copper-zinc VMS targets and one orogenic gold prospect in Finland through its partnership with Akkerman Exploration B.V., the wholly-owned Alvalade VMS Project in Portugal where it has applied for a mining license, and a 49% stake in the Slivova Gold Project in Kosovo. The reporting change should have minimal impact on the company's operational activities or strategic direction as it continues seeking joint venture partnerships for its Finnish and Portuguese assets.