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Celebrations marking Turkish invasion anniversary held in northern Cyprus with army parade.

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A military parade was held in occupied Nicosia to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz attended the ceremony, which drew criticism from the Cypriot government.
The Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Yilmaz's visit, reiterating its commitment to the reunification of Cyprus.
Turkish F-16 fighter jets reportedly violated Cypriot airspace during the event, flying over various locations.
The celebrations have been described as "festivities of shame" in the context of the ongoing issues surrounding the Turkish occupation of Northern Cyprus.

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On July 20, 2026, a military parade took place in Nicosia, the capital of the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus, to mark the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of the island in 1974. The event was attended by Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz and the Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman, drawing condemnation from the Cypriot government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus described Yilmaz's visit as illegal and a reflection of ongoing Turkish occupation.

The commemoration included military displays, with Turkish fighter jets reportedly violating Cypriot airspace during the celebrations. Footage showed the aircraft flying over a victory memorial in Keryneia, while Turkish naval vessels were also present in the region. Cypriot officials expressed strong disapproval of the events, emphasizing their commitment to the reunification of Cyprus and condemning the continued Turkish presence in the northern part of the island.

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