Turkey launched its invasion on the 20th of July, 1974, occupying roughly 37% of the island. Around 3,000 people, mostly civilians, died in the invasion, while 1,619 were reported missing. #EuropeNews
By Euronews
Published on
20/07/2026 - 14:13 GMT+2
On Monday 20 July, the Republic of Cyprus marked the 52nd anniversary of the 1974 invasion and subsequent occupation of its northern half by the Turkish military.
Sirens have sounded across the country at 5:30 am, the time of the invasion, every year since then.
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