European Commission report on the Green Line regulation implementation for 2025

The European Commission's 22nd annual report covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, details the implementation of the Green Line Regulation in Cyprus. The report highlights a decline in trade across the Green Line, with the total value of goods falling from 15.23 million euros in 2024 to 14.43 million euros in 2025, a decrease of 5.3%. The Commission attributes this economic contraction to ongoing administrative, banking, and technical obstacles. Conversely, human mobility increased significantly compared to the previous year. Greek Cypriot crossings toward the north reached 1,453,135, up from 1,346,121 in 2024, while Turkish Cypriot crossings toward the south rose to 1,983,610 from 1,814,647. Total bidirectional crossings reached 2,053,958, an increase from 1,777,946 in 2024. These statistics include both individual and vehicle crossings but exclude checkpoints at Pergamos and Strovilia, which fall under the jurisdiction of the British Bases. The report also notes a general reduction in irregular migration arrivals.