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Rare colour film captures Cyprus months before 1974 invasion

Cyprus July 29, 2026 at 14:59

A rare film shot on 8mm colour film offers a unique glimpse of the island in April 1974, just months before the coup and...

Rare 2,500-year-old Cypriot coin found on Israeli beach

Cyprus July 27, 2026 at 10:11

A rare ancient coin dating back around 2,500 years has been discovered on a beach in Ashdod, Israel, in what archaeologists say is the...

From entertainment hub to neglect: The bid to revive the State Fair

Cyprus July 22, 2026 at 14:25

For decades, the Cyprus State Fair was one of the capital's busiest landmarks. Every year, thousands of families visited the site, where children enjoyed...

New York Times front page one day after Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus

Cyprus July 21, 2026 at 16:13

On 21 July 1974, one day after the start of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, The New York Times devoted its front page to...

Sirens at dawn: when Turkey launched the 1974 invasion of Cyprus

Cyprus July 20, 2026 at 16:59

For 52 years, dawn on 20 July has been marked by the sound of sirens across Cyprus. On the morning of 20 July 1974, however,...

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October 1 parade to feature foreign troops and aircraft

Cyprus September 30, 2026 at 14:51

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International September 30, 2026 at 13:59

A former American Idol contestant and Ohio music pastor...

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International September 30, 2026 at 13:41

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