Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Cyprus Marks 52 Years Since 1974 Invasion
Cyprus is remembering the 52nd anniversary of a big event in 1974 when Turkey invaded.
This happened after a short coup supported by Greece.
On Monday, air raid sirens sounded to remember this event.
The Greek and Turkish parts of Cyprus are still trying to make peace.
The United Nations is trying to help, and their leader will visit soon.
The Greek Cypriots want to reunite as one country, but the Turkish Cypriots and Turkey want two separate countries.
This disagreement has been going on for a long time and makes it hard to find a solution.
Cyprus marked the 52nd anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion on July 20, 2024.
Air raid sirens sounded in southern Greek Cypriot areas to commemorate the event.
Military celebrations were planned in the Turkish Cypriot north, recognized only by Ankara.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit from July 27 to 29 to revive peace talks.
Disagreement over the outcome of peace efforts persists, with Greek Cypriots seeking reunification and Turkish Cypriots and Turkey seeking two sovereign states.
- Who
- Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
- What
- 52nd anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion and renewed UN peace efforts
- When
- July 20, 2024, with UN visit from July 27 to 29, 2024
- Where
- Cyprus (Nicosia)
- Why
- To commemorate the 1974 invasion and revive peace talks
Greek Cypriots
Turkish Cypriots and Turkey
Peace Process Outcome
Greek Cypriots
Seek reunification as a federation
Turkish Cypriots and Turkey
Seek two sovereign states
- Anniversary Date
- July 20, 2024
- UN Secretary-General Visit
- July 27 to 29, 2024
- Cyprus Independence
- 1960
- Cyprus EU Membership
- 2004
- Turkish Cypriot Recognition
- Only recognized by Ankara