Greek and Turkish Cypriot experts on COVID-19 will exchange information next week about the epidemiological situation on both sides of Cyprus’ divide that will allow crossings to reopen. Ideas will be discussed
Cypriot leaders agreed on Thursday to gradually re-open crossing points across the island’s UN-patrolled ceasefire line from June 8 after successfully containing coronavirus on both sides of the divide. Cyprus President Nicos
While there is no political decision when Cyprus crossing points along the Green Line are to open, the United Nations have stepped in stating their readiness to help as COVID-19 restrictions are
UN peacekeeper stopped a small group of Turkish Cypriot activists bearing flowers attempting to approach Greek Cypriot police at closed Ledra Street checkpoint on Monday. A group of Turkish Cypriots activists holding
In a clumsy, roughshod fashion the government decided to close four crossing points on the premise it could more effectively monitor coronavirus from areas beyond its control. The decision seemed hurried, knee-jerk
Four police officers were injured, and pepper spray used as around 350 Cypriots demonstrated on Saturday against the temporary closure of several crossings on the divided island’s ceasefire line over the coronavirus
While the government is adamant on keeping four crossing points closed as part of its measures against novel Coronavirus, UNFICYP has expressed concern over “the ongoing disruption caused to people on both
The four crossing points closed as a precaution against coronavirus will remain closed until Monday when the situation will be evaluated, said Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou. Ioannou briefed the National Council which
The European Commission was notified by Nicosia of the temporary closure of four crossing points along the Green Line and had every right to do so over coronavirus concerns, according to an
The offer by President Nicos Anastasiades to provide the presidential retreat at Troodos and some government houses, as a recuperation centre for coronavirus patients, although gracious, is misguided. For the umpteenth time,
