People looking to travel to Cyprus have been issued a warning from the UK Foreign Office.
Despite the majority of trips being trouble-free, the Foreign Office has reminded visitors that the authorities in north Cyprus do not share information regarding British Nationals in distress. This prompted new information to be shared on the political situation, and additional information about child abduction in north Cyprus, reports the Echo.
The Republic of Cyprus is a full member of the EU, but the country remains divided by the Green Line. The self-declared ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ is not recognised by the British government.
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Additionally, the authorities in north Cyprus do not act on British instruments of Court and will not share information with the British High Commission on minors who are subject to UK court orders. This means the UK Foreign Office is unable to ensure that these minors are properly safeguarded.
The UK Foreign Office said: "The authorities in north Cyprus do not share information regarding British Nationals in distress with the British High Commission, or the families affected.
"Even when the High Commission is aware of a British National in distress, the authorities in the north will not share information about their location, wellbeing or treatment.
"British nationals travelling to the north of Cyprus are more vulnerable and at greater risk."
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