50th Anniversary Of Turkey's Invasion Of Cyprus

NICOSIA, CYPRUS - JULY 20: Turkish soldiers ride in the back of a truck in a parade during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Turkey's invasion of Cyprus on July 20, 2024 in occupied northern Nicosia, Cyprus. Fifty years has passed since Turkey's invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus, spurred in 1974 by Greece's attempts to oust the Cypriot president and forge a political union with the island. Over time, the northern part became the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which is largely populated by ethnic Turks and recognized only by Turkey. To the south, the Republic of Cyprus is largely populated by ethnic Greeks and is an EU member state. (Photo by Alexis Mitas/Getty Images)