Akinci Sends Message re Border Openings

North Cyprus News - President Mustafa Akinci

President Mustafa Akinci’s spokesman Baris Burcu spoke to BRT regarding the opening of the Derinya and Aplic crossing points. He said that President Akinci and the presidency had used all means available to them to open the two crossing points. Recalling that three and a half years ago a political decision had been taken to […]

Cypriots Take First Steps Over New Border Crossings

North Cyprus News - Crossing the border - peace flag

Derinya and Aplic border crossings opened up on Monday. The event was greeted with enthusiasm by numerous Turkish and Greek Cypriots, who queued to make the long-awaited crossing at both locations. Some were carrying fruit and olive saplings as gifts. At Derinya in Famagusta, there were some mixed reactions. A small group of Greek Cypriots […]