Cyprus talks: agreement on two new crossings, with no opening date
The UN announced agreement on Louroujina–Lympia and Kampos–Karavostasi. Both crossings are to open at the same time.
On 9 November 2026, Nikos Christodoulides and Tufan Erhürman agreed to open two new crossings in Cyprus during talks in Nicosia with the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín. The UN named the routes as Louroujina–Lympia and Kampos–Karavostasi. Both are to open simultaneously. The statement gives neither an opening date nor practical crossing arrangements.
The two sides also agreed to share archival material, advance joint environmental projects and restart the Imagine education programme. The relevant technical committee will develop a rapid emergency response mechanism. The cultural heritage committee will proceed with restoration of specified Maronite churches and an Armenian monastery.
Discussion on other crossings, as well as the methodology and substance of the talks, remains open. The UN says it will continue at a trilateral meeting with the Secretary-General in the coming weeks, without giving a specific date.
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