The US is expected to announce the funding of a master plan for the wider region of the Turkish occupied town of Famagusta, during next week's visit to Cyprus by Vice President Joe Biden. Biden is due on the island between 21-23 May.

A message of reconciliation will be sent by the liturgy to be held at the church of St. George Exorinos in the Turkish occupied town of Famagusta, on Good Friday, after 58 years, Mayor of Famagusta Alexis Galanos said on Wednesday, noting that exaltation and a high turnout were expected.

A Greek Orthodox Church in Northern Cyprus will hold a Good Friday service, for the first time in over fifty years.