It is estimated that more than 7,000 anti-personnel and anti-tank mines still remain in the ground across the island of Cyprus, affecting two million square
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Leaders to attend Greek-Turkish Forum lunch
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci will attend a lunch today hosted by the Greek-Turkish Forum. According to a relevant announcement,
Cypriot parties hold regular meeting at Ledra Palace
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot party leaders or their representatives met on Wednesday for their regular meeting at Ledra Palace, in the UN controlled buffer
UN hosts regional conference against religious violence in Cyprus
The Office of UNCHR hosts this week a two day regional conference bringing together religious leaders, lawmakers and human rights defenders from the broader Middle
Technical Committee on crime builds bridges for the future
The Technical Committee on crime and criminal matters takes practical steps “to build trust and bridges” between the two communities, its Greek Cypriot Chairman and
UNFICYP demining team starts work in buffer zone
An UNFICYP 20- strong team from Cambodia has started conducting a final technical survey and mine clearance of a mine hazard area in the buffer
Cypriot commerce chambers launch cross-community exchange internship programme
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (KTTO) have launched a bi-communal internship programme which has as
Regional groups form anti nuclear front to stop construction of Akkuyu plant
Regional groups have gathered in the UN-controlled buffer zone in Nicosia to call for a common front against nuclear power in the Mediterranean. The bicommunal
UNSG’s report on UNFICYP budget released
The budget of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) was released on Tuesday as an official document of the General Assembly. According to
Cypriot parties briefed by chambers of commerce from both communities
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties, which meet regularly in the UN-controlled buffer zone under the aegis of the Slovak embassy here, were briefed