CYPRUS UNTOLD

Part 2 of our interview with Eleni Ellina from Walk Talk Cyprus. The first of a series of interviews with Cypriots from both sides the divide. More importantly, it is with people who were directly impacted by the events of July and August 1974.
To find about more about Eleni and her tour guide services in Cyprus please visit: www.walktalkcyprus.com
For more information about our future joint tours, please visit: www.cyprusuntold.com 
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Part 1 of our interview with Eleni Ellina from Walk Talk Cyprus. The first of a series of interviews with Cypriots from both sides the divide. More importantly, it is with people who were directly impacted by the events of July and August 1974.
To find about more about Eleni and her tour guide services in Cyprus please visit: www.walktalkcyprus.com
For more information about our future joint tours, please visit: www.cyprusuntold.com 
Also find us on Instagram & and do not forget to like, subscribe & share...wherever you get your podcasts!
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Opening Greenline Tale: Spear Alley
Main Theme: This episode covers the events of the coup in Cyprus, July 15th 1974, and the subsequent days that follow leading to the Turkish military invasion of Cyprus. The first 24 hrs of invasion is then discussed and the actions of the protagonists, as well as the impact for ordinary Cypriots caught between the conflicting sides.

Opening Greenline Tale: Silver Bunker
Main Theme: This episode covers the key events preceding the invasion of 1974. We discuss the political escalations, how Turkey and Greece nearly go to war on numerous occasions. Plus, the momentous return of an individual still seeking Enosis for Cyprus. How will all this impact the future trajectory of the island and what does it all mean for President Makarios desperately trying to grasp onto power.

Opening Greenline Tale: Blue Tractor
Main Theme: In this episode Sam apologises and corrects a mistake made in an earlier episode regarding an infamous incident involving EOKA in the 1950s. The rest of the episode is dedicated to answering more listener questions and revealing that Cyprus Untold now has a dedicated site for businesses to submit their adverts for inclusion on all episodes – find out how here: https://www.podbean.com/cyprusuntold

In this special episode Sam is interviewed on the 'Talking Around North Cyprus' podcast. His first appearance on another podcast, which the hosts Sara & Roger were kind enough to share the recording for us to publish on our podcast too. This is part 2 of an engaging conversation about Sam's thoughts on UNFICYP, the realities of the buffer zone 'on the ground', and what the future might hold for Sam returning to Cyprus to host guided tours!

In this special episode Sam is interviewed on the 'Talking Around North Cyprus' podcast. His first appearance on another podcast, which the hosts Sara & Roger were kind enough to share the recording for us to publish on our podcast too. This is part 1 of a really insightful discussion about Sam's experience of Cyprus, and his role working for the United Nations.

Opening Greenline Tale: Tea Chest Wall
Main Theme: 1960-1964. An in-depth analysis of how Cyprus' newly founded constitution leads its 1st President to propose radical changes, and the disastrous consequences for ordinary Cypriots that follows.
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Straight into part 2 of episode 4 describing the scenes of chaos that ensues Cyprus between 1955-1959. A period known to the British as ‘The Cyprus Emergency’. Subsequent political negotiations end without enosis…instead an agreement for Cyprus to become an independent nation, ending the era of EOKA terror and exile for the famed General Grivas.
Listener discretion advised due to stories of execution and murder on the streets of Cyprus.

Opening Greenline Tale: Monument to the Moon
Main Theme: The political and paramilitary build up of secretive Greek Cypriot organisations preparing for an inevitable armed struggle with the British as they seek Enosis – unity with Greece.