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UNFICYP awards UNPOL peacekeepers for their service for peace

Thirty-one UNFICYP peacekeepers from 11 contingents of the UN Police (UNPOL) were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus, in a ceremony held at the UN headquarters in Nicosia today.

16 Apr 2021

Ozer Sahoglu: Empowering young people to advocate for a brighter Cyprus

Ozer Sahoglu’s recent selection for Europe's Migration Team of the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth is perhaps no coincidence.

13 May 2021

Buffer zone gets its own cleanup on World Environment Day

To mark this year’s World Environment Day, UNFICYP personnel joined forces with the Athienou Municipality in the Larnaca area and along with a group of youth rolled up their sleeves clean up parts of the buffer zone in the area.

05 Jun 2021

Young Cypriots awarded for their views on the value of water on the island

The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Elizabeth Spehar, the US Ambassador, Judith Garber, and the co-chairs of the Technical Committee on Environment, Michael Loizides and Salih Gücel met in Nicosia this evening to recognize and

17 Jun 2021

Slovakia marks 20 years of contribution to UNFICYP

On the 20th anniversary of Slovakia’s contribution to UNFICYP, the mission’s Slovak peacekeepers are more committed than ever to continue patrolling the buffer zone and remain engaged with both communities to promote peace efforts in Cyprus.

18 Jun 2021

Young Cypriots awarded for their views on the value of water on the island

The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Elizabeth Spehar, the US Ambassador, Judith Garber, and the co-chairs of the Technical Committee on Environment, Michael Loizides and Salih Gücel met in Nicosia this evening to recognize and

17 Jun 2021

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