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Nearly 250,000 Greek Cypriots live away from their homes for 52 years

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Nearly 250,000 Greek Cypriots have been living away from their homes for 52 years since the Turkish invasion in 1974.
According to 2025 data from the Population Archive of the Ministry of Interior, the exact number of displaced Greek Cypriots is 247,552.
Four generations have been affected by this displacement due to the conflict.
Various news outlets reported on these figures on July 20, 2026, emphasizing the long-term impact of the invasion.
The data reflects the ongoing challenges faced by individuals and families separated from their original residences.

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According to data from the Population Archive of the Ministry of Interior, nearly 250,000 Greek Cypriots remain displaced from their homes 52 years after the Turkish invasion in 1974. The specific figure cited is 247,552 individuals who have lived away from their ancestral lands since the violence that prompted their displacement.

The ongoing situation has affected four generations of displaced individuals. Reports indicate that the displacement continues to impact the Greek Cypriot community, as many still live in refugee settlements and grapple with the repercussions of the events that led to their uprooting. The figures highlight the long-term effects of the invasion, underlining the lasting presence of those who remain separated from their homes.

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