Baz on the beach

Cyrprus March 2008

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March 25th 2008
A week before visiting Reykjavik, we decided to get some sun time in and hop over the Med to Cyprus for the Easter long weekend. Cyprus was pretty cool, “half” Greek “half” Turkish, the world only actually recognises the Greek occupation of Cyprus. The Turkish occupation is considered illegal by the UN and they still have military patrolled boarders between the two sides. There’s quit ... read more

Middle East » Cyprus

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A former British colony, Cyprus received independence in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule. Tensions between the Greek Cypriot majority and Turkish Cypriot minority came to a head in December 1963, when violence broke out in the capi... ... read more