Centre-right Cypriot party Diko abandoned its coalition partnership with communist President Demetris Christofias on Wednesday, saying talks had collapsed over measures to address the country’s economic and political woes.

Former Hague Tribunal prosecutor Geoffrey Nice says the country has a moral obligation to get the World Court to revisit the issue – but others note the existence of formidable obstacles.

Undisturbed supply of KFOR troops is a condition for continuation of the talks between Belgrade representatives and KFOR commander. KFOR has requested that a small convoy of vehicles that bring supplies to troops be let through the barricades in northern Kosovo.