Varosha was for decades entered only by Turkish military patrols and the occasional UN visitor until 2020 when the Turkish side unilaterally decided to open the fenced-off area, causing shock ...

Geared towards the cultural revival and social reconciliation of Cyprus, an array of events unfolded in the market in the morning, followed by satellite events in the old city and Varosha.

In the early 1970s, Varosha in Famagusta, Cyprus was one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, welcoming celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. To cater to the ...

What’s more, Turkey’s maneuver in inviting Greek Cypriot refugees to claim their properties in Varosha via the Immovable Property Commission (IPC) and live there under Turkish Cypriot ...

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