"Turkish workers tear down dividing roadblock in Nicosia
Turkish Cypriot workers with bulldozers started to demolish a roadblock that has divided the Cypriot capital Nicosa for over 40 years. Workers starter dismantling the roadblock, which divides the pedestrian thoroughfare of Ledra street in the heart of the capital on Thursday. Greek Cypriot authorities said that they would also start taking down barriers on their side after consulting with the UN, which controls the area. Although it is a symbol of local residents uniting, political sources say it seems unlikely that it would kick start negotiations on the island. "
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