Cyprus marks 50th anniversary of Turkish invasion

Cyprus is observing a poignant milestone today as it marks 50 years since the Turkish invasion of the island in 1974, an event that dramatically altered its history.

In northern Cyprus, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will participate in a military parade celebrating what Turkish Cypriots view as their liberation and the foundation of their self-declared state. The parade is part of festivities that underscore their sense of…