Cyprus Marks 50 Years of Division Amidst Mourning and Celebration

Greek Cypriots reflect on loss while Turkish Cypriots celebrate the 1974 Turkish invasion, with peace talks still at an impasse.

Greek Cypriots held memorials and church services to honor over 3,000 people who died in the 1974 invasion.
Turkish President Erdogan attended a military parade in north Nicosia, reaffirming support for a two-state solution.
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis emphasized the need for a unified Cyprus under a federal system.
The island remains a focal point of tension between NATO members Greece and Turkey.
Efforts to restart reunification talks have stalled since 2017, with both sides holding firm on their positions.