More than a thousand people moved to and from the occupied territories of Cyprus on Monday, through the roadblock of Agios Dometios.

According to Cyprus’ police data, until 18.00 (local time) 605 people from the occupied areas passed to the free areas and 493 people passed from the free to the occupied areas passed through Agios Dometios roadblock in Nicosia.

Today`s crossings are particularly high compared to yesterday, the first day of the reopening of roadblocks after their temporary closure due to the measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Cyprus.

The Republic of Cyprus implemented on Sunday, the decision to open the roadblocks for Cypriot citizens and persons residing legally in the Republic. On Sunday, 51 people passed through to the free areas. But it was not until Monday that the occupation authorities allowed the passage of

Source: CNA