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This bonus episode takes a deeper, unflinching look at the atrocities of August 1974.

The massacres in Maratha, Santalaris, Aloda, Tochni, Zyggi, Murataga, Sandallar, and Atilar.

Executions by Turkish forces in villages like Eptakomi, Prastio, Asha and Sinta.

The use of rape as a weapon of war, long silenced but now acknowledged by international courts and survivors on both sides.

The staggering human cost: refugees, missing persons, destroyed communities, and the grief that still divides Cyprus today.

This is a sombre episode — but one that must be told.

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In this episode, we return to the Green Line in central Nicosia and uncover the quirky but telling story of the “Ten Brick Wall” — a small UN peacekeeping dispute that became a powerful metaphor for Cyprus’ divided history.

From there, we trace the events of 21 July to 16 August 1974: the ceasefires that failed, the Geneva talks that collapsed, and the full-scale Turkish offensive that reshaped the island. Families fled, refugees filled the roads, and the UN buffer zone as we know it today was born.

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Announcement Episode:

1. Cyprus Untold podcasts will be back in 2025! Thank you so much for the messages of support & for wanting more!

2. In March this year Eleni & I will be launching our first ever group tours in Nicosia! Register your interest now to not miss out on a place: https://www.cyprusuntold.com/tours - we only have 12 places available per tour!

Find us too on Instagram (Cyprus Untold / Walk Talk Cyprus) & and do not forget to like, subscribe & share...wherever you get your podcasts!

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Part 2 of our interview with Eleni Ellina from Walk Talk Cyprus. The first of a series of interviews with Cypriots from both sides the divide. More importantly, it is with people who were directly impacted by the events of July and August 1974.

To find about more about Eleni and her tour guide services in Cyprus please visit: www.walktalkcyprus.com

For more information about our future joint tours, please visit: www.cyprusuntold.com 

Also find us on Instagram & and do not forget to like, subscribe & share...wherever you get your podcasts!

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Part 1 of our interview with Eleni Ellina from Walk Talk Cyprus. The first of a series of interviews with Cypriots from both sides the divide. More importantly, it is with people who were directly impacted by the events of July and August 1974.

To find about more about Eleni and her tour guide services in Cyprus please visit: www.walktalkcyprus.com

For more information about our future joint tours, please visit: www.cyprusuntold.com 

Also find us on Instagram & and do not forget to like, subscribe & share...wherever you get your podcasts!

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Opening Greenline Tale: Spear Alley

Main Theme: This episode covers the events of the coup in Cyprus, July 15th 1974, and the subsequent days that follow leading to the Turkish military invasion of Cyprus. The first 24 hrs of invasion is then discussed and the actions of the protagonists, as well as the impact for ordinary Cypriots caught between the conflicting sides.

Opening Greenline Tale: Silver Bunker

Main Theme: This episode covers the key events preceding the invasion of 1974. We discuss the political escalations, how Turkey and Greece nearly go to war on numerous occasions. Plus, the momentous return of an individual still seeking Enosis for Cyprus. How will all this impact the future trajectory of the island and what does it all mean for President Makarios desperately trying to grasp onto power.

Opening Greenline Tale: Blue Tractor

Main Theme: In this episode Sam apologises and corrects a mistake made in an earlier episode regarding an infamous incident involving EOKA in the 1950s. The rest of the episode is dedicated to answering more listener questions and revealing that Cyprus Untold now has a dedicated site for businesses to submit their adverts for inclusion on all episodes – find out how here: https://www.podbean.com/cyprusuntold

In this special episode Sam is interviewed on the 'Talking Around North Cyprus' podcast. His first appearance on another podcast, which the hosts Sara & Roger were kind enough to share the recording for us to publish on our podcast too. This is part 2 of an engaging conversation about Sam's thoughts on UNFICYP, the realities of the buffer zone 'on the ground', and what the future might hold for Sam returning to Cyprus to host guided tours!

In this special episode Sam is interviewed on the 'Talking Around North Cyprus' podcast. His first appearance on another podcast, which the hosts Sara & Roger were kind enough to share the recording for us to publish on our podcast too. This is part 1 of a really insightful discussion about Sam's experience of Cyprus, and his role working for the United Nations.