Greeks, Turks Cross Between Divided Sides
- Share via
For the first time in three decades, Greek and Turkish Cypriots crossed from one side of their war-divided island to the other, a symbolic moment in efforts toward a peace settlement. Thousands of Cypriots -- some shouting for joy -- passed through a checkpoint dividing the capital Nicosia.
Cyprus has been split into a Greek Cypriot south and Turkish Cypriot north since Turkey invaded in 1974 after an abortive coup by supporters of a union with Greece. Only Turkey recognizes the Turkish Cypriot state, and it has 40,000 troops there.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
More From the Los Angeles Times
Podcasts
John Orr was a renowned fire investigator who was also a prolific arsonist, and whose thinly veiled novel helped to convict him. In this episode we hear from the fire captain who first suspected him—and from Orr himself.
Madison McGhee is joined by legendary Dateline host Josh Mankiewicz and esteemed L.A. Times Reporter Richard Winton as the three of them dive into all-things Menendez Brothers, the good, the bad, and the still unknown.
NPR climate editor Sadie Babits talks about why the media has long overlooked the climate crisis, and how that’s starting to change.
