Archbishop Makarios
Cyprus
July 20, 1974: Turkish Troops Invade Cyprus
It was early in the morning of July 20, 1974 when 40,000 Turkish troops invaded Cyprus from sea and air, catching the Cypriot armed forces in their sleep, almost unable to resist. The code name of the attack was...
Australia
Melbourne Marks Turkey’s Invasion of Cyprus
A march was held in the center of Melbourne, which marked the end of events for the 39th anniversary of the July 15, 1974 coup against Archbishop Makarios, the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus in 1974 and the ongoing occupation...