The head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in ethnically split Cyprus says Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots have reached an “understanding” over a contentious road inside a U.N.-controlled buffer zone whose construction had stirred up tensions not seen in years. U.N. envoy Colin Stewart said a “few modalities” were still being discussed but that the framework of the deal would take effect Monday. The deal foresees construction of the road but Turkish military guard posts will be removed from t
NICOSIA, Cyprus — The head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in ethnically split Cyprus said Monday that Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots have reached an “understanding” over a contentious road inside a U.N.-controlled buffer zone whose construction had stirred up tensions not seen in years.
Cyprus government officials said the deal meets the Turkish Cypriot demand for construction of the road linking the village of Arsos, in the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north, with the mixed Greek Cypriot-Turkish Cypriot village of Pyla, inside the buffer zone and abutting the Greek Cypriot south, where the island’s internationally recognized government is seated.
The U.N. will man a checkpoint along the newly built road to ensure that only Turkish Cypriots and European Union nationals can gain entry into the south, although Greek Cypriots won’t be able to cross northward from there. The officials were speaking on condition of anonymity because they’re not permitted to discuss the details of the deal publicly,
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Deal struck on contentious road in divided Cyprus that triggered an assault against UN peacekeepersThe head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in ethnically split Cyprus says Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots have reached an “understanding” over a contentious road inside a U.N.-controlled buffer zone whose construction had stirred up tensions not seen in years
Read more »
Karışık Sebze Turşusu (Turkish Mixed Vegetable Pickles)Pickles hold significant cultural weight in Türkiye; this recipe features a tangy and crunchy medley of cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, bell peppers, lemon, garlic, dill, and, most importantly, is a tribute to the author's family and heritage.
Read more »
Turkish FM Fidan holds several talks over Israel-Palestine clashFrom US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Jordanian and Spanish foreign ministers, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engages with several top rung diplomats.
Read more »
EU Mediterranean Ministers Call for More Migrant Repatriations and Increased ResourcesMigration and interior ministers from five European Union countries most affected by migration across the Mediterranean Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta and Spain hailed a new EU pact on migration but sai
Read more »
This Scandi Vogue Editor Wore a Custom Corset Gown and Miu Miu Ballet Flats for Her Stockholm Wedding“I had been dreaming of wearing Dilara Fındıkoğlu on my wedding day,” says Vogue Scandinavia’s Allyson Shiffman of the Turkish-born, London-based talent, whose fierce and feminist creations have found
Read more »