July 20, 1974 (two days) June Jiayin years, the Turkish army invaded Cyprus. Cyprus President Makarios Greek Cypriot Progressive Party leader,


hold extreme views Nikos - Sang Pusi overthrown, the situation in the eastern Mediterranean region dramatically tense. Turkish Prime Minister Brent - Ethiopia Ecevit declared that the Greek army is helping to consolidate the new regime in Cyprus.
1974 07 20 at dawn, the Turkish army invaded Cyprus, causing a major international crisis. The fighting lasted for two days, Turkey has deployed about 30,000 troops. After the battle, the Turks controlled the triangle between the Cypriot capital, Nicosia, and the Coast. Thousands of residents to evacuate the area under the help of the British Royal Air Force and Navy. lapse of only a few days,
Sampson resigned, replaced by moderates the Glafcos - Clay Lane, Rhodes. At the same time, began peace talks in Geneva.