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Memories from the 1974 Turkish Invasion

August 13, 2025

Christos Prodromou, former president of Cypriots refugees in Greece, shares his memories of the Turkish invasion of 1974. He was serving in Famagusta when Turkish forces invaded, experiencing deep distress as he was forced to abandon his post. He describes the chaos and his feelings during that time. Today, he continues to support refugees and has published books about the occupied areas. His story reflects the pain of Greek Cypriots and the importance of remembering these events.