Divided Cypriots unite over heritage
(Artdaily.org)

Residents from both sides of Cyprus are coming together to restore their ancient heritage and mend ties away from politics even as peace talks remain stalled. Over the past decade Greek and Turkish Cypriots have joined forces to rebuild and restore dozens of churches, mosques and historical monuments on the Mediterranean island, after they were damaged by conflict or neglect. `We are cooperating, we are working together and we are bringing new hope to the people living on this island for a better future,` said Turkish Cypriot Ali Tuncay, who sits on a bi-communal body that oversees the work. `Some of our friends are saying that we are a mini-model for the future of Cyprus,` added the member of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage. John Karis, the Greek Cypriot secretary of the committee, agreed. He said the project