Crossing points reopen in split Cyprus as virus numbers fall
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Ethnically split Cyprus has taken a key step toward a return to its normal rhythms of life amid the pandemic with the reopening of nine crossing points along a United Nations-controlled buffer zone, enabling ordinary Cypriots to cross the divide
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Ethnically split Cyprus took a key step toward a return to its normal rhythms of life amid the pandemic on Friday when nine crossing points along a United Nations-controlled buffer zone were reopened, enabling ordinary Cypriots to cross the divide. A trickle of people began crossing on foot at the checkpoint along Ledra Street, a busy pedestrian thoroughfare that bisects the medieval center of the capital, Nicosia. Most of the crossing points are open to vehicles, but everyone crossing either northward or southward must display a negative COVID-19 test taken in the previous seven days. Officials said the openings became possible after a significant drop in COVID-19 infections on both sides. Turkish Cypriot Djan Kaptanoglu said it’s “a little bit emotional” for him to cross southward again after so many months of being unable to do so.More Related News