An update to travel advice to anyone from the UK visiting Cyprus has been issued. The UK Foreign Office made the alert which relates to safety and security for travellers.
A popular tourist destination, around one million British nationals visit Cyprus every year as holidaymakers enjoy the sights, beaches and local hospitality of the region. While most visits are trouble-free, the Foreign Office has reminded visitors that the authorities in north Cyprus do not share information regarding British nationals in distress.
This has prompted new information to be shared on the political situation, with additional information in the update about child abduction in northern Cyprus. The UK Foreign Office update, which was shared by Nottinghamshire Live sister publication Liverpool Echo, said: "The authorities in north Cyprus do not share information regarding British nationals in distress with the British High Commission, or the families affected.