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Nicosia

Nicosia

viotopo News 24-05-2021, 5:04 pm

The Pedieos River is a silent witness of Nicosia's history. The largest city in Cyprus is the only divided capital in the world, as we already wrote in our post: Nicosia, the divided capital city of Cyprus (https://www.viotopo.com/news/nicosia-the-divided-capital -city-of-Cyprus-57). Its winding medieval walls are inescapable testimony when different peoples tried to conquer it over the years.

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Nicosia, the divided capital city of Cyprus

Nicosia, the divided capital city of Cyprus

viotopo News 27-03-2021, 6:00 pm

December 30, 1963, is an essential date in the history of Cyprus. That day, British Army Officer Michael Perrett-Young grabbed a pencil and drew a green line on Nicosia's map. He did it from one extreme to the other. This "arbitrary" decision had one purpose: to end the fighting between the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots.

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A dog park is needed in every district of Cyprus

A dog park is needed in every district of Cyprus

viotopo News 08-02-2021, 7:16 pm

What is a dog park and why do we need them in all Cyprus districts? Dog parks are essential spaces for pets to exercise and have fun. For now, they favour the dog’s development and mental balance, thus avoiding aggressive behaviours.