Michalis Hadjipantela· PPE

Confirmed

Cyprus has been living with the consequences of the illegal Turkish invasion for 52 years

Omissions

• The exact date of the invasion was July 20, 1974
• The operation is referred to by Turkey as a 'peaceful intervention' while internationally recognized as an invasion/occupation
• As of March 2026, the occupation would be approximately 51 years and 8 months, rounding to 52 years

Sources

• SecondaryThe Guardian - Turkish troops fired on our hotel, the invasion had begunThe 1974 war in Cyprus lasted just under a month; article published in 2024 marking 50 years since the invasion
• SecondaryEuronews - Cyprus marks 50 years since the Turkish invasion of 1974Turkish forces landed on Cyprus on 20 July 1974; 2024 marked the 50th anniversary
• TertiaryWikipedia - Turkish invasion of CyprusThe Turkish invasion of Cyprus began on July 20, 1974