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Cyprus
Cyprus Unveils Aircraft in Honor of Greek Commandos Killed During 1974 Invasion
An aircraft, similar to Noratlas transport plane which was shot down by friendly fire during the 1974 Turkish invasion, was unveiled on Friday by President Nicos Anastasiades, in a sombre ceremony to mark the 44th anniversary of Turkey’s offensive...
Cyprus
16 Remains of 'Noratlas' Soldiers Killed in Cyprus 42 Years Ago Returned to Greece
The remains of 16 Greek soldiers killed during a secret mission to support the Greek Cypriot National Guard in 1974 were identified in Nicosia and returned to Greece after an emotionally charged memorial service at the Tomb of Makedonitsa.
The...
Cyprus
Identification Process Starts on Remains Found in Tymvos
A large number of human remains were found in the Tymvos area where the Noratlas aircraft was shot down during the Turkish invasion in 1974.
The aircraft was part of a secret mission from Greece to send reinforcements to the Greek...