Another Greek Cypriot arrested in north for fake car insurance
Another Greek Cypriot has been arrested in the north after attempting to pass the Ayios Dometios crossing point with counterfeit car insurance documents. The man,...
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Education remains contested territory in Cyprus problem debate
And the church’s role in schools ensures it will stay that way By Fahri Zihni My late mother was born in the village of Tera, Paphos...
Remote communities call for next crossing point to be near them
Polis Chrysochous and Tylliria communities said on Tuesday they want the Kokkina area crossing point reopened as speculation grew over the opening of additional crossing...
Crossing points a ‘crack in Cyprus’ dividing line’
There have been 140 million crossings from north to south and vice versa since the first one was opened in 2003, with eight million in...
‘Cyprus needs more crossing points’
The island needs more checkpoints with easier access for both drivers and pedestrians, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties and commercial organisations said on...
Immediate action needed to control ‘unfair competition’ of products from the north
Lawmakers on Tuesday called on the government to take immediate action to tackle ‘unfair competition’ taking place across the Green Line, as well as clamp...
Opening new crossing points a possibility, says Greek Cypriot negotiator
The opening of more checkpoints could be discussed as part of creating new momentum on Cyprus talks, Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaos Menelaou said on Monday...
Excitement of ‘crossing over’ has become routine for many
From those who refuse to show their passports at the checkpoints to those who have found the love of their lives across the divide, few...
Bicommunal group calls for more checkpoints to open
The bicommunal peace initiative United Cyprus called on Sunday for new crossing points to open between the two sides. Marking the 20-year anniversary since the...
‘Crossings saved my business’
Öntaç Düzgün was seriously contemplating closing down his small knitting and wool shop in the heart of the walled city in north Nicosia, when the...
