Nicosia 29 January 2026 – The enlargement of the Agios Dometios/Metehan crossing point was highlighted in a brief ceremony today, attended by Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot representatives alongside United Nations and international partners. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Mr. Khassim Diagne, delivered remarks on behalf of the Personal Envoy of…
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On October 15th, the United Nations in Cyprus through the Office of the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus (OSASG) hosted a unique event at the Chief of Mission Residence in Nicosia, a symbolic place in the…
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