321 CYPRUS: Walking the Green Line – Touring the Buffer Zone

05/21/24 • 32 min

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Join me for a captivating journey with Eleni Ellinas, a dedicated tour guide and coach who brings the rich, often untold stories of Cyprus to life. In this episode, we explore the Green Line in Nicosia, the last divided capital in the world, and delve into Eleni's unique perspective.

Discover the historical and cultural heart of Cyprus, from the Venetian-built old city to the haunting remnants of the buffer zone. Eleni shares her hopes for reunification and the enduring spirit of the Cypriot people. She’s Greek Cypriot but most of all simply “Cypriot.”

Stay tuned for more on the Turkish invasion of 1974 and the abandoned ghost town of Varosha in the next episode. LINKS:

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Stay tuned for more on the Turkish invasion of 1974 and the abandoned ghost town of Varosha in the next episode. LINKS:

Instagram: @walk_talk_cyprus

Facebook: Walk Talk Cyprus

WhatsApp: +35799444531

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