The European Commission has agreed measures to end the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot community, following the rejection of the UN peace plan by the Greek Cypriot part last April.
The "aid and trade" measures agreed by the EU executive on Wednesday will mean that the Turkish north will be able to trade directly with the EU.
The Commission hopes the measures will also strengthen the economic integration and is offering a financial assistance package of 259 million euro.
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