CYPRUS UNTOLD

🎙️ Episode 12 — Ten Brick Wall In this episode, we return to the Green Line in central Nicosia and uncover the quirky but telling story of the “Ten Brick Wall” — a small UN peacekeeping dispute that became a powerful metaphor for Cyprus’ divided history. From there, we trace the events of 21 July to 16 August 1974: the ceasefires that failed, the Geneva talks that collapsed, and the full-scale Turkish offensive that reshaped the island. Families fled, refugees filled the roads, and the UN buffer zone as we know it today was born. 👉 Support Cyprus Untold: 📽️ Watch Divided Island documentary via cyprusuntold.com/divided 🎧 Try Amazon Prime free for 30 days at cyprusuntold.com/prime 📚 Explore my reading list at cyprusuntold.com/educate

Announcement Episode: 1. Cyprus Untold podcasts will be back in 2025! Thank you so much for the messages of support & for wanting more! 2. In March this year Eleni & I will be launching our first ever group tours in Nicosia! Register your interest now to not miss out on a place: https://www.cyprusuntold.com/tours - we only have 12 places available per tour!   Find us too on Instagram (Cyprus Untold / Walk Talk Cyprus) & and do not forget to like, subscribe & share...wherever you get your podcasts! Dinlediğiniz için teşekkür ederim - Σας ευχαριστώ που ακούσατε - Thank you for listening!

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  Also find us on Instagram & and do not forget to like, subscribe & share...wherever you get your podcasts! Dinlediğiniz için teşekkür ederim - Σας ευχαριστώ που ακούσατε - Thank you for listening!

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! Dinlediğiniz için teşekkür ederim - Σας ευχαριστώ που ακούσατε - Thank you for listening!

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. Special Announcement: You can now become a patron of Cyprus Untold! Subscribe, or make a one-off payment here - Supporting CYPRUS UNTOLD (podbean.com) Follow on Instagram for extra content: Cyprus Untold Podcast (@cyprusuntold) • Instagram photos and videos

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.

Opening Greenline Tale: Annie's House Main Theme: In todays episode Sam answers some of the questions listeners have sent into the podcast since the release of the first two episodes. Questions covered include: is Sam Cypriot? Why were the UN in Cyprus 10 years before the 1974 military invasion? What further reading recommendations does Sam have to learn more?

Opening Greenline Tale: Yellow Car Main Theme: Cyprus under British rule, firstly as a protectorate followed by military annexation and Crown Colonialisation. Listen now to learn how the Greek Cypriots of British Cyprus became increasingly disenfranchised with British rule and how decline through the decades laid the foundations for violent revolt.

Opening Greenline Tale: The Nicosia Underground Garage. Main Theme: A canter through ancient Cyprus, from Assyrian and Hellenic Greeks through to the Ottoman period. Listen now to begin the journey as we discover how Greek & Turkish Cypriots came to co-habit the island of Cyprus, in relative peace, before being thrown into turmoil by an emerging world power...The British! Special mentions and places to visit in Cyprus: St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Abbey, Kyrenia Castle, Venetian City Walls of Nicosia, Rous restaurant (rous.com.cy).

Samuel introduces himself and the CYPRUS UNTOLD podcast briefly explaining why 2024 is a seminal time for the Cyprus problem. You can also find out how to get in touch to stay up to date with podcast news, as well as how to submit your questions to CYPRUS UNTOLD.