Government working on release of Greek Cypriot detained in the north

Action to secure the release of a Greek Cypriot who has been held in the north since last Tuesday is being taken, the government confirmed on Monday.

“Actions are being taken through Unficyp and the competent technical committee, with the aim of his release,” a government source said.

The man was collecting wild herbs and asparagus near the buffer zone in Yerolakkos when he was intercepted by Turkish Cypriot authorities.

He was brought before a court in northern Nicosia...