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Greek,Turkish Cypriot trade unionists jointly celebrate Labor Day in split capital-Xinhua

Greek,Turkish Cypriot trade unionists jointly celebrate Labor Day in split capital-Xinhua
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UN Security Council demands reversal of decision to reopen Cyprus Varosha

The UN Security Council on Friday demanded the reversal of the decision to reopen a part of the fenced-off area of Varosha in Cyprus. Cyprus was split along ethnic lines in 1974 when Turkey intervened militarily following a coup by Athens-backed Greek Cypriots. Varosha, a part of the Cypriot city of Famagusta, has been deserted ever since. “The Security Council condemns the announcement in Cyprus by Turkish and Turkish Cypriot leaders on July 20, 2021, on the further reopening of a part of the fenced-off area of Varosha. The Security Council expresses its deep regret regarding these unilateral actions that run contrary to its previous resolutions and statements,” says a presidential statement adopted by the council on Friday.

Cypriot communities agree to reopen buffer zone crossing checkpoints

People are seen in downtown Nicosia, Cyprus on May 10, 2021. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua) As of Friday, all crossing points which have been closed since December 2020 as a measure against the spreading of COVID-19 will reopen, with the requirement of a 7-day negative antigen test or PCR test. NICOSIA, June 2 (Xinhua) The estranged Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities in Cyprus agreed to reopen checkpoints controlling in the buffer.

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