Press Releases
European Commission’s Director-General Mario Nava visits CMP Anthropological Laboratory
European Commission’s Director-General Mario Nava visits CMP Anthropological Laboratory Release Date: June 08, 2021 PRESS RELEASE (Nicosia, 8 June 2021) A European Commission delegation led by Director-General for Structural Reform Support Mr. Mario…
CMP’s reports on its operations during the month of April
CMP’s reports on its operations during the month of April Release Date: Apr 30, 2021 PRESS RELEASE Nicosia, 29 April 2021 – The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) has continued its…
Appointment of Mr. Hakkı Müftüzade as new Turkish Cypriot Member of CMP
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) welcomes the appointment of Mr. Hakkı Müftüzade as the new Turkish Cypriot Member of CMP. Mr. Müftüzade took up his new position on 1 January 2021.
Cyprus donates €175,000 to CMP
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) wishes to express its sincere thanks to the Republic of Cyprus for its donation of €175,000 made yesterday. This donation brings the Republic of Cyprus’ financial assistance to CMP to a total of €3,110,700 since 2005.
CMP reports a first case of COVID-19
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) wishes to inform that it received confirmation today that one CMP staff member has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Subsequently, and in full accordance with CMP’s standard operating procedures and COVID-19 protocols, all other staff members who were in close contact with the individual have also been placed in strict isolation for 14 days. Contact tracing has been conducted of all staff members who the individual has come into contact with during the last week.
Germany donates €100,000 to CMP
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) wishes to express its sincere thanks to the Federal Republic of Germany for its generous donation of €100,000. This donation brings the German financial assistance to the CMP to a total of €700,000 since 2006.
Turkey donates 100,000 US dollars to CMP
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) wishes to express its sincere thanks to Turkey for its generous donation of 100,000 US dollars (EUR 84,500). This donation brings the Turkish financial assistance to the CMP to a total of EUR 1,082,500 over the past thirteen years.
CMP confirms that operations are running normally
In view of reports that appeared in the media this week, the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) would like to clarify its operations. The Committee’s bicommunal excavations resumed on 2 July 2020 after the lifting of COVID-19 related restrictions on crossing points in Cyprus. CMP also confirms that its Anthropological Laboratory resumed its analyses and identification of missing persons on 22 June 2020.
Swiss Minister of Foreign Affairs visits the CMP Laboratory
Release Date: Jul 09, 2019 PRESS RELEASE Swiss Minister of Foreign Affairs visits the CMP Laboratory Nicosia, 9 July 2019) – Yesterday, the Swiss Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visited…
CMP recovers human remains at Pervolia / Bahceler
Release Date: Jan 24, 2020 PRESS RELEASE CMP recovers human remains at Pervolia / Bahceler Nicosia, 23 January 2020) – The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) has taken custody of the…