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Cypriots will decide their island's future in just over a week (Photo: European Commission)

EU puts costs of Cyprus reunification at 2bn euro

Two billion euro over a period of five years will be needed from the international community to implement the UN plan for the reunification of Cyprus, the EU said on Thursday (15 April).

The European Commission estimates that 962 to 1,082 million euro will be needed between 2004-2009 for housing needs - such as for Greek Cypriots moving back to the north and relocation assistance for Turkish Cypriots.

On top of this, 759 to 839 million euro will be needed for other areas like infr...

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Cypriots will decide their island's future in just over a week (Photo: European Commission)

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