Varosha: A Glimmer of Hope for Cyprus
29 May 2022 |
10:27 am
Greek Cypriot Andreas Lordos is fighting for the restitution of his family’s property, as well as for reconciliation with Turkish Cypriots. He has been regularly travelling to the island’s Turkish-occupied north.
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