The Republic of Cyprus is ready from today, June 8, for the resumption of trafficking to and from the Republic-controlled areas for specific categories of persons, provided that they will present, the first time they are trafficked, a negative molecular examination certificate for their disease COVID-19, valid up to 72 hours in advance.
This was announced last Friday by the Government Spokesman, Kyriakos Kousios, noting the understanding that existed on the issue between the President of the Republic, Nikos Anastasiadis, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mustafa Akinci.
The Ministry of Interior announced that based on the decision of the government and the understanding of President Anastasiadis and Mr. Akinci, the movement is allowed from today in specific categories that are:
1. Turkish Cypriot workers, upon their first passage to the free zones under the control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, shall submit a certificate of employment from their employer, including their full name and Social Security number (AKA). Copies or e-mails of these certificates will be accepted.
2. Greek Cypriot workers permanently residing in the Tillyria Tower and working in Nicosia. For these cases, a relevant certificate must be submitted by their employer that includes a full name and Social Security number (AKA). It is understood that the unimpeded passage of ambulances from the Tillyria Tower to Nicosia will also be allowed.
3. Turkish Cypriot students studying in schools or academic institutions located in the free areas controlled by the KD who will be trafficked only by the roadblock of Ledra Palace. They will be transported only by means of transport that will be available to the schools and academic institutions in which they study. Passing private vehicles will not be allowed. For this purpose, a Certificate of Apprenticeship from the school or academic institution must be submitted, which must include the full name and surname. Students are encouraged to contact the schools / academic institutions in which they study, in order to be informed about the details of their transport by transport through the roadblock of Ledra Palace.
4. Captured, as well as resettled, Greek Cypriots and Maronites who live permanently in the occupied territories.
5. Cypriot citizens residing in the occupied territories and receiving medication and medical treatment at the Oncology Center of the Bank of Cyprus, at the Institute of Neurology and Genetics and in Public or Private Hospitals in the free areas. A relevant medical certificate must be provided by a doctor or hospital, which will include a full name.
6. Passing with exceptional approval by the Minister of the Interior for humanitarian reasons.
They will be subjected to random sampling, as stated in the announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The group of T / C workers in the free zones, which is also the largest category, said in a statement on Saturday that they are waiting for a positive response to resume crossings on June 8 and are calling for a free coronary test and clarification of conditions when returning to the occupied territories. as well as the "government" to announce its positions on the issue.
Source: KYPE