Foreign ministry hits back at Turkey’s distortions over invasion
The foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was “watching with concern” Turkey’s growing attempts to distort historical realities regarding the 1974 invasion. “It is widely...
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Turkish foreign ministry extols second phase of invasion
With the message that “it must now be understood that the only solution in Cyprus is a two-state structure”, the Turkey’s defence ministry said in...
Cyprus marks second wave of Turkish invasion (Updated)
Sunday marks the 48th anniversary of when the Turkish military launched its second offensive on Cyprus occupying the best part of Mesaoria, Famagusta, Karpasia and...
Turkey prepared for 1974 Cyprus ‘peacekeeping operation’ for ten years, official says
Turkey had to wait until 1974 to invade Cyprus because it did not have enough equipment and ships but had wanted to invade the island...
Turkey’s vice-president in north to mark invasion
Turkey will decisively continue defending its rights in the eastern Mediterranean against any provocations, said Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay on Wednesday during his address...
Cyprus pays tribute to those who died during the 1974 Turkish invasion
Cyprus on Sunday paid tribute to all those who lost their lives during the 1974 Turkish invasion. Memorial services were held in all districts, in...
Events islandwide on Monday to mark Turkish invasion anniversary
Events and memorials throughout the island have been organised to mark the 46th anniversary on Monday of the Turkish invasion. President Nicos Anastasiades will attend...
Parliament marks coup and invasion anniversaries
A minute of silence was observed during an extraordinary parliamentary session on Wednesday to mark the anniversaries of the 1974 coup and the Turkish invasion....
Historian called to apologise for saying Famagustans ‘ran away’ during 1974 invasion
FAMAGUSTA mayor Simos Ioannou on Friday call on historian Andros Pavlides to apologise after he accused refugees of unnecessarily abandoning their town during the 1974...
Cyprus marks 45th anniversary of Turkish invasion
Cypriots woke up Saturday to the sound of sirens, marking the 45th anniversary of the Turkish invasion. The invasion of Cyprus came only five days...
