A critical day for the Cyprus issue, with President of the Republic Nicos Christodoulides meeting with Tufan Erhurman and María Ángela Olguín in the buffer zone, with the opening of new roadblocks on the agenda.
As reported by Evangelos Agapiou on the Alpha Kalimera show, according to reports, barring any unforeseen circumstances, a decision is expected today to open four new roadblocks after eight years.
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These are the Athienou-Pyroio-Aglantzia route—which has been on the table since the 2025 Five-Party Talks—as well as the Louroutzina-Lympia and Mia Milia routes (Note: These were requested by the Turkish Cypriot side) and Kampos–Karavostasi.
These four roadblocks appear to have been agreed upon by both sides.
Meanwhile, other issues will be on the table, such as the technical committee on the environment and demining—an issue on which developments cannot be ruled out.
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Disappointment in Tillyria
The Kampos roadblock appears to have been proposed as an alternative to opening the Kokkina crossing, a move opposed by both Turkey and the pseudo-state.
Meanwhile, Ms. Olgin stated in an interview that Kokkina was never on the table.
Speaking on the “Alpha Kalimera” program, the community leader of Pyrgos Tillyrias, Mr. Nikos Kleanthous, expressed his disappointment following Ms. Olgin’s interview.
“People,” he noted, “have reached the point where they’re wondering, ‘Did they stay here?’” he added. He also said that the President of the Republic had given assurances both in private meetings and publicly during his visits to the area, that he would not request the opening of new roadblocks if the “Red Lines” were not a prerequisite.
Meanwhile, following Ms. Olgin’s statements yesterday, they have requested that her statement be refuted if it is not true—something that has not yet happened.
At the same time, through the Greek Cypriot negotiator, a request has been made for a meeting with the President of the Republic following today’s meeting.
