Leaders in ethnically divided Cyprus fail to reach deal on new crossing points

Leaders in ethnically divided Cyprus fail to reach deal on new crossing points

A meeting between the two leaders in ethnically divided Cyprus ended without an agreement on Monday, with both sides failing to reach a decision on a deal aimed at building trust that included opening new crossing points across a U.N.-controlled buffer zone.

Cyprus leaders seek new crossing points along 1974 ceasefire line

NICOSIA - Leaders of war-divided Cyprus said on Monday they supported opening further crossing points along the 1974 ceasefire line splitting the island to meet popular demand, and would work with the United Nations towards that objective.

Turkish, Greek Cypriot leaders open to new checkpoints on truce line

Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders said on Monday that they supported opening more crossing points on the 1974 cease-fire line as an essential step to foster greater confidence-building between their communities on the ethnically divided island.

Turkish Cypriot president and Greek Cypriot leader discuss border gate proposals - Türkiye Today

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar met on Monday with Nikos Christodoulides, the leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration, to address key issues, including border crossings and citizen rights, in a meeting facilitated by the United Nations. The leaders convened at the residence of Colin Stewart, the U.N. Special Representative and head of the U.N. Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), situated in the buffer zone…

A new major effort to resolve the Cyprus issue begins next month - World Stock Market

A new effort to resolve the Cyprus problem is preparing to start in February, at the initiative of the United Nations. Rosemary Di Carlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, is taking action, with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulidis, appearing optimistic, believing that the conditions are in place for significant progress on the national issue. Mr. Christodoulidis has repeatedly emphasiz…

Leaders of divided Cyprus met Monday to discuss opening more checkpoints on the island as part of confidence-building efforts.