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Peacekeepers awarded for their service during medal parade ceremony in Famagusta

On 26 August, 41 Slovak peacekeepers from Sector Four were awarded for their contributions to the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.

27 Aug 2020

Young people unite to overcome challenges during COVID-19 in Cyprus

This week an online discussion for young people was organized by the Xenion High School in Paralimni, the ‘Famagusta Avenue Garage’ in Deryneia and

30 Jul 2020

Chilean peacekeepers depart from UNFICYP after years of contribution

Today, UNFICYP held a flag-lowering ceremony for Chile to pay tribute to the country for its dedication and commitment to furthering the cause of peace in Cyprus.

01 Sep 2020

British peacekeepers from Sector Two awarded for their service in Cyprus

On 1st September one hundred and two UNFICYP peacekeepers based in Sector Two were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus.

02 Sep 2020

UNFICYP and Youth Champions roll up sleeves on World Cleanup Day

To mark World Cleanup Day, observed on 19 September, UNFICYP personnel including its Head of Mission, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, rolled up their sleeves together with the UNFICYP Youth Champions for Environment and Peace to clean up parts of the buffer zone.

19 Sep 2020

Mobile Force Reserve peacekeepers awarded for their service

Today, sixty-seven UNFICYP peacekeepers from the Mobile Force Reserve (MFR) Unit were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus. The medals were presented by the Force Commander, Major General Cheryl Pearce.

18 Sep 2020