Coverage dated November 9, 2026

Ethnically split Cyprus’ rival leaders agree to 2 more crossings across island’s dividing line

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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The rival leaders of the ethnically split island of Cyprus agreed on Monday to open two new crossing points for vehicular traffic along a U.N.-controlled buffer zone in the first such development in nearly a decade.

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WTOP Washington DC
Ethnically split Cyprus’ rival leaders agree to 2 more crossings across island’s dividing line (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Nov 9, 2026
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The rival leaders of the ethnically split island of Cyprus agreed on Monday to open two new crossing points for vehicular traffic along a U.N.-controlled buffer zone in the first such development in nearly a decade.
Al-Monitor
Cyprus leaders agree to open new border crossings and future talks (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Nov 9, 2026
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By Yiannis Kourtoglou NICOSIA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed on Monday to open two new border crossings, coordinate on emergency responses and share archival materials as part of a UN-backed effort to resume peace talks after nearly a decade of deadlock.
Al Jazeera
Cyprus rivals agree new crossings across island’s dividing line (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 9, 2026
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The island has been split since 1974, when Turkiye invaded and seized the northern part after a coup by the Greeks.

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