Recently, there has been a significant increase in the number of Greek Cypriots crossing into Northern Cyprus with their vehicles. The main reason for this increase is reported to be the more favorable fuel prices in Northern Cyprus compared to Southern Cyprus.
According to a news report from Cyprus Mail based on police data, a total of 1,733,326 crossings were recorded at land crossing points between January and June 2026. Of these crossings, 920,679 were made by Greek Cypriots, while 812,647 were by Turkish Cypriots.
Compared to the second half of 2025, there has been an increase of approximately 108,000 Greek Cypriots crossing into Northern Cyprus, and around 280,000 when compared to the first half of this year. This trend has coincided with a decline in crossings by Turkish Cypriots.
The number of crossings recorded in the first six months shows a decrease of approximately 215,000 compared to the same period last year. Additionally, Greek Cypriots’ crossings have surpassed those of Turkish Cypriots, reaching a higher ratio in the first half of the year.
Another noteworthy point in the report is the emphasis that the recorded figures represent total crossings and may not reflect the number of different individuals. This means that the same person may have crossed multiple times during the specified period.
Source: www.diyaloggazetesi.com
