Category: Cyprus

Why did Turkish invade Cyprus? The aim of the coup was the union (enosis) of Cyprus with Greece, and the Hellenic Republic of Cyprus to be declared. In July 1974, Turkish forces invaded and captured 3% of the island before a ceasefire was declared. The Greek military junta collapsed and was replaced by a democratic […]

What towns are in western Cyprus? Cyprus: Discover our cities Larnaca. Nicosia. Pafos. Ayia Napa. Limassol. Is Famagusta in Cyprus or Turkey? Famagusta, Greek Ammókhostos, Turkish Gazi Mağusa, a major port in the Turkish Cypriot-administered portion of northern Cyprus. It lies on the island’s east coast in a bay between Capes Greco and Eloea and […]

What are the two capitals of Cyprus? Nicosia – the divided capital of Cyprus. Nicosia, also known as Lefkosia, is the last divided capital in the world. It is a historical city with walled old town and gorgeous landmarks, but brutally split in two with a border zone, a wall that symbolizes the crisis that […]

Is Paphos tacky? Not only because the city is split into Lower Paphos and Upper Paphos but by its clash of superb heritage and mildly tacky tourism. This seaside city is full of charm and splendid contradiction. If you are wondering what to do in Paphos, it’s certainly a city that caters to a range […]

Are the Red Arrows based in Cyprus? Red Arrows train in skies above Cyprus to perfect their routine ahead of 50th anniversary display season. During Exercise Springhawk, the Red Arrows operate from Tanagra airbase and fly up to three times a day to prepare for the forthcoming UK display season. What is the RAF base […]