Can civilians freely enter the buffer zone in Cyprus?

The Cyprus buffer zone, also known as “the green line” a Demilitarized zone about 180 km long. It extends one end of the island of Cyprus to the other. Its was created in 1974 following the ceasefire. read more

There are several villages or special areas (called Civil Use Areas) within the Buffer Zone, where more than 10,000 people live and/or work. Civilians may enter these areas freely. Elsewhere in the buffer zone, civilian movement or activity requires specific authorization from UNFICYP. read more

Civilians may enter these areas freely. Elsewhere in the buffer zone, civilian movement or activity requires specific authorization from UNFICYP. Located in the eastern region of the Buffer Zone, Pyla is the only village where Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots live side-by-side. Other areas are largely untouched by human activity. read more