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We Want a Solution but Cannot Open a Single Crossing Point
Judging by the recent remarks of the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín, the United Nations appears to be throwing up its hands.
CROSSING POINTS
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Erhürman Hits Back at Christodoulides, 'He Rejected All Crossing Point Proposals'
On Mia Milia crossing, he says: "There is no logical justification for thinking that this crossing would benefit only Turkish Cypriots – particularly under current conditions where the economy is flowing southwards.”
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President Argues Reciprocity Must Govern New Crossing Points
After the last leaders’ meeting failed to bring any tangible results, either on confidence-building measures (CBMs) or issues of substance, pressure appears to be growing on both leaders to close the gap between them.
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EU-Funded Upgrade Completed at Agios Dhometios/Metehan Crossing
The busiest Green Line crossing in Nicosia expands to three lanes in each direction with a new pedestrian path, aiming to ease congestion and improve daily crossings.
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CIReN: The Vicious Circle of the Cyprus Issue
UN hopes for renewed Cyprus talks fade after leaders again fail to agree on new Green Line crossing points – deepening deadlock, prolonging daily hardship, and raising fresh doubts over a stalled peace process. CIReN's Kyriacos Pierides takes a closer look at the history of crossing points in Cyprus and where the leaders have got stuck on opening new ones. (Maps included)
