The campaign for direct flights between the UK and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) received national press coverage this week as Cyprus Today ran the story on its front page.

The article highlights the Early Day Motion (EDM 63709) tabled by Rt Hon Sammy Wilson MP, describing it as a “historic milestone” and the first positive parliamentary proposal for Turkish Cypriots in nearly 20 years. The motion has already received cross-party attention and support from other MPs.

The EDM calls on the UK Government to permit direct flights to Ercan International Airport, citing the hardship faced by over 300,000 Turkish Cypriots in the UK and thousands of British nationals in the North due to current travel restrictions.