Greeks mourn, Turks celebrate anniversary of invasion that split Cyprus

NICOSIA (Reuters) -Greek and Turkish Cypriots marked on Sunday the 51st anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion of Cyprus, an event that split the island and remains a source of tension between NATO partners Greece and Turkey. Air raid sirens sounded …

Cyprus still searching for 800 missing persons, 51 years after invasion

In the immediate aftermath of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the authorities’ primary concern was to assist the more than 150,000 people who were displaced and forced to seek shelter in tents and open fields. Amid this humanitarian crisis, the issue …

Greece Affirms Commitment to Cyprus Solution on 51st Anniversary of Turkish Invasion

Greece, alongside the Republic of Cyprus, reaffirmed its commitment to finding a comprehensive and mutually acceptable resolution to the Cyprus issue on Sunday. In a statement issued on the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion, the Greek Foreign …

Greeks mourn, Turks celebrate anniversary of invasion splitting Cyprus

NICOSIA (Reuters) -Greek and Turkish Cypriots on Sunday marked the 51st anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion of Cyprus, an event that split the island and continues to shape geopolitics in the region. Air raid sirens wailed across the southern Greek …

Fines issued, vehicles impounded after Auckland boy racer 'invasion'

Hundreds of anti-social car users were pursued across Auckland by law enforcement last night, with police issuing numerous fines and ordering multiple vehicles off the road on Saturday night. Dubbed the "Auckland invasion" by boy racers, the …

SSU marks 2,000 Russian tanks eliminated since invasion

Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, combat units of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have destroyed 2,000 enemy tanks. This was reported by the SSU’s press service on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "The SSU warriors have 2,000 …

Cyprus marks 51 years since Turkish invasion with island-wide memorials

Home Cyprus Cyprus marks 51 years since Turkish invasion with island-wide memorials FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Sirens sounded across Cyprus at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, marking the moment Turkish forces landed on the island’s northern coast in 1974. The day commemorates …

The Nearly Forgotten Chamorro Heroes Who Fought the Japanese Invasion At the Start of the Occupation of Guam

Guam Insular Guard monument in Hagatna’s Plaza de Espana. The Dulce Nombre de Maria Agana Cathedral Basilica in the background. _____ “At 4:45 a.m., gunfire was heard east of the Plaza. Pedro Cruz used a Lewis machine gun and was assisted by Ben (Vicente) …

‘Auckland invasion’: Boy racers lead police around streets in cat-and-mouse chase as Prime Minister warns drivers of ...

Hundreds of vehicles descended there, with several drivers revving engines, performing burnouts and drifting across the road. Attendees were seen letting off fireworks and filming the cars as they drifted metres away from their bodies. While the Eagle …

Coastal haven rocked: The alleged home invasion that ended in murder