Cyprus marks 50 years of division with Greeks grieving, Turks ...
WEBJul 20, 2024 · Air raid sirens wailed across Cyprus’s divided capital Nicosia at dawn on Saturday as Greek Cypriots mourned, and Turkish Cypriots celebrated, 50 years since Turkey invaded part of the island...
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WEBSep 7, 2024 · Mitsotakis Refutes Erdogan’s Claims on Cyprus Issue. Matthew Norman - July 21, 2024. During his visit to Cyprus, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis gave a speech refuting Turkish President Erdogan's contentious claims over the Cyprus divide on the 50th anniversary of the invasion.
One part of Cyprus mourns, the other rejoices 50 years after split
WEBNICOSIA, July 20 (Reuters) - Greek Cypriots mourned and Turkish Cypriots rejoiced on Saturday, the 50th anniversary of Turkey's invasion of part of the island after a brief Greek inspired...
Celebrations and lamentations coincide as Cyprus marks 50 years …
WEBJul 20, 2024 · In Cyprus’ northern third, Turkish Cypriots are celebrating what they see as salvation from the clutches of the Greek-speaking majority after years of armed conflict.
50th Anniversary of Turkish Invasion of Cyprus: Greeks Mourn, …
WEBJul 21, 2024 · On the anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, sirens echoed across the island on Saturday. Greek Cypriots held somber memorials, while Turkish Cypriots commemorated the event with celebrations. The sirens blared at 5:30 am, marking the time when the invasion began in 1974.
In ethnically split Cyprus, buffer zone ... - Associated Press News
WEBMar 4, 2024 · The head of the United Nations peacekeeping force in ethnically divided Cyprus says more than five decades on, tensions persist along a 180-kilometer (120 mile) buffer zone that separates breakaway Turkish Cypriots from Greek Cypriots in island’s internationally recognized south.
Greece and Cyprus welcome EU bid to re-engage with Turkey, but …
WEBJul 31, 2023 · Greece and Cyprus on Monday welcomed moves by Turkey to boost relations with the European Union, but said rapprochement should be gradual and not unconditional.
Greek foreign minister says Athens is ready for ... - Associated Press News
WEBGreece’s newly-appointed foreign minister says his country is ready to start talks with Turkey to resolve a long-standing dispute over maritime borders that has repeatedly brought the two neighbors to the brink of armed conflict.
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WEBVisit KNEWS for breaking news about Cyprus, politics, economy and feature stories. KNEWS provides trusted world and local news. The English online version of Kathimerini Cyprus.
Cyprus wants more assurances on planned electric cable link to Greece …
WEB9 hours ago · The so-called Great Sea Interconnector seeks to link the power grids of Greece via Crete, Cyprus and eventually Israel in a project costing 2.4 billion euros ($2.67 billion). The Greece-Cyprus ...