Cypriot Leader Blames Turkey for Crossing Point Stalemate

Alma leader Odysseas Michaelides told the National Council that the Republic of Cyprus must counter the prevailing international perception that it is the Greek‑Cypriot side responsible for the stalled opening of new crossing points. He said Turkey is the sole culprit for the lack of progress and urged the president to frame the issue so that the UN and global community see the Turkish‑Cypriot negative actor. Michaelides cited the Turkish‑Cypriot request to open a crossing in the eastern Nicosia suburb of Mia Milia, which has been pending since 2023, and warned that the UN Secretary‑General’s window for meaningful engagement is closing. He warned that after Antonio Guterres departs, the successor may hand a blank paper, further benefiting Turkey’s position.