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 Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:10 am Post subject: Symbolic Cyprus crossing reopens |
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Page last updated at 08:28 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 09:28 UK
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Symbolic Cyprus crossing reopens
The reopening of Ledra Street comes amid a new drive for reunification
Crossing reopening
Greek and Turkish Cypriots have reopened a major crossing in the divided Cypriot capital of Nicosia.
Ledra Street, which had come to symbolise the partition of the island, was declared open by local officials.
It was split in 1964, during an outbreak of violence between the ethnic Greek and Turkish communities.
New Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat agreed to reopen the busy shopping street last month.
Map of Nicosia
The two leaders have also agreed to resume talks on reunifying the island.
This is the first step. We hope many more will follow
Nicosia Mayor Eleni Mavrou
Symbolic wall comes down
"We are living a historic day today," said an aide to Mr Talat, Osdil Nami, at the Ledra Street reopening on Thursday. "We are witnessing one of the obstacles to a solution come down."
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