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Brussels to set up office in Northern Cyprus

Following the EU pledge on Monday to release 259 million euro of financial aid directly to Northern Cyprus, the European Commission is planning to open a representation in the Turkish side to monitor the flow and implementation of EU funds.

The EU announced on Monday that it would seek ways to end the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot community, which is not internationally recognised, after a UN plan aimed at reunifying the island was rejected by Greek Cypriots last Saturday.

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The movement of people and goods across the dividing line is under discussion (Photo: European Commission)

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