Nicosia mayor expresses frustration over lack of new vehicle crossing points

On November 9, 2026, the Turkish Cypriot mayor of occupied Nicosia, Mehmet Harmanci, publicly expressed his frustration regarding the lack of progress in opening a new vehicle crossing point in the city. Harmanci highlighted that the current dependence on the Agios Dometios crossing leads to severe traffic congestion, causing long wait times that negatively impact the daily lives of both communities and hinder urban planning.

While acknowledging positive developments regarding the Louroujina-Lympia and Kampos-Pyrgos crossings, the mayor argued that these locations fail to address the specific traffic issues within the capital. He specifically emphasized the need for a new crossing at Mia Milia, claiming that such a measure would provide significant relief and mutual benefits. Harmanci concluded that the continued inability to reach a consensus on this issue reflects poorly on the effectiveness of current confidence-building measures in meeting urgent public needs.

There are no immediate plans or further negotiations announced to resolve the impasse, leaving the status of the proposed Mia Milia crossing uncertain as residents continue to face logistical constraints.