The Partition of Cyprus

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For centuries, a small Mediterranean island drew the attention of some of the world's greatest empires. Its strategic location made it a valuable prize, but its history of conquest and foreign rule left deep divisions among its people. When the island finally gained independence, those divisions erupted into violence, culminating in an invasion that would permanently change its political geography. Today, its capital remains divided, its former international airport stands abandoned, and a United Nations peacekeeping force patrols a boundary established over half a century ago. Learn more about the partition of Cyprus on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. ⁠Shop the store at ⁠⁠Shop.Everything-Everywhere.com⁠ Sponsors Mint Mobile Save 50% on Unlimited premium wireless plans starting at $15/month at MintMobile.com/EED Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Ramp New customers get $250 off at ramp.com/eed Hexclad Get 10% off your order at hexclad.com/DAILY Aura Frames Additional $5 off at https://auraframes.com/pdp/DAILY. Promo Code DAILY. Subscribe to the podcast! ⁠https://everything-ev