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‘Turkish troops fired on our hotel, the invasion had begun’: 50 years after Cyprus was torn apart

Source link : https://europ.info/2024/07/14/cyprus-2/turkish-troops-fired-on-our-hotel-the-invasion-had-begun-50-years-after-cyprus-was-torn-apart/

In July 1974, Colin Smith was the Observer’s correspondent in Cyprus. Five decades on, he recalls paratroopers dropping from the skies and a grand hotel under siege Free Paphos Radio broadcast it in both Greek and English. “Greetings Greek Cypriots,” he began. “You know the voice you hear. You know who is speaking. I am Makarios. […]

Author : EURO-NEWS

Publish date : 2024-07-14 04:00:39

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