Exploring Cyprus's Divided Territories and the UN Buffer Zone The article recounts a journey through the complex and historically divided island of Cyprus. The author describes crossing the Green Line, a UN-controlled buffer zone separating the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus in the south and the Turkish-controlled northern region. The narrative begins with a border checkpoint encounter and follows with the empty, heavily secured road of the buffer zone, emphasizing its status as territory governed by neither state. The piece provides historical context, including the 1974 Turkish invasion, the Ottoman and British colonial legacies, and the violent conflicts that led to the island's division. The author visits abandoned villages like Petrofani, where former Turkish residents fled north, and inhabited towns like Athienou and Pyla, where UN peacekeepers maintain order and both Greek and Turkish communities coexist. The article highlights the ongoing social, economic, and security dynamics in these areas, from tax incentives and local farming to small-scale contraband control, and stresses the rare examples of peaceful cohabitation. Through personal encounters with locals, international peacekeepers, and other travelers, the author conveys a nuanced perspective on life in a territory marked by historical conflict but demonstrating moments of unity and resilience.

Exploring Cyprus's Divided Territories and the UN Buffer Zone

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Cartels pushing ‘rhino tranq’ fentanyl into US, raising new concerns U.S. drug samples laced with the sedative medetomidine have increased by more than 1,150% since 2023, CDC officials warn

U.S. drug samples laced with the sedative medetomidine have increased by more than 1,150% since 2023, CDC officials warn #Border

El Paso ICE facility cited for multiple violations in inspection report The ODO inspected the facility from Feb. 10-12 and noted 49 deficiencies.

The ODO inspected the facility from Feb. 10-12 and noted 49 deficiencies. #Border

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#Trump also asked lawmakers to increase federal funding for #border enforcement & mass #deportations.

In the days before releasing the initial details of his plan, Trump & aides framed the proposed increase for #defense in urgent terms, citing a need to restock munitions & supplies as the #war […]

Minorities get shit on by the #GOP.

The GOP shits on themselves.

Maybe #republicans should stop being so shitty?

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Border officials violated warrantless arrests order: Judge Judge Jennifer Thurston claimed her order was violated when Border Patrol agents performed immigration enforcement in the parking lot of a Home Depot in July 2025.

Judge Jennifer Thurston claimed her order was violated when Border Patrol agents performed immigration enforcement in the parking lot of a Home Depot in July 2025. #Border

Loopholes in migrant vetting system spark renewed terrorism concerns Security experts warn ineffective foreign security systems and a lack of cooperation with the U.S. create a black hole

Security experts warn ineffective foreign security systems and a lack of cooperation with the U.S. create a black hole #Border

5 takeaways from Trump’s birthright citizenship arguments Oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday left the impression that key justices had misgivings about President Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship.  With one of the administr…

Oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday left the impression that key justices had misgivings about President Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship.  With one of the administr… #Border

Migrants sealed inside gas tank were ‘afraid for their lives’ A U.S. Border Patrol canine might have saved the lives of two Mexican migrants who reported having difficulty breathing inside the gas tank of a moving Chevrolet Silverado.

A U.S. Border Patrol canine might have saved the lives of two Mexican migrants who reported having difficulty breathing inside the gas tank of a moving Chevrolet Silverado. #Border

Violence towards kids just isn’t right I’ve just signed this petition to get a full public inquiry into the violence at our border. I was shocked when I read about the horrible violence kids and even babies are living through there - and w...

I’ve just signed this petition for a #publicinquiry into #violence at our #border. I was shocked when I read about the horrible violence #kids and even #babies are living through there - and we’re paying for it! Please sign and share. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

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Death of Rohingya refugee ruled medical complications, homicide Officials ruled the cause of death as “complications of a perforated duodenal ulcer precipitated by hypothermia and dehydration.”

Officials ruled the cause of death as “complications of a perforated duodenal ulcer precipitated by hypothermia and dehydration.” #Border

The Moscow Times (EN) Opinion | Sanctioned Russian Tycoons Are Still Profiting From Industries in Europe By Jason Corcoran When President Vladimir Putin gathered Russia’s top businessmen in the Kremlin for a wartime whip ...

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Oligarch with special relationships with Senator Mitch #McConnell, Trump, #Mike Johnson, #Chuck Schumer, donations, Aluminium, Ethanol, coal, #Kentucky .. agrees to pay for Russian war against Ukraine. #sanction #border

Drones guiding smugglers from across the border From Quemado, Texas, to Menagers, Arizona, migrant smugglers are using commercial drones to try getting past a gauntlet of cameras and U.S. Border Patrol agents.

From Quemado, Texas, to Menagers, Arizona, migrant smugglers are using commercial drones to try getting past a gauntlet of cameras and U.S. Border Patrol agents. #Border

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US says Canadian mining company undermined workers’ rights in Mexico The U.S. government is hailing a ruling by a labor watchdog agency that a Canadian mining company undermined workers’ rights in Mexico.

The U.S. government is hailing a ruling by a labor watchdog agency that a Canadian mining company undermined workers’ rights in Mexico. #Border

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Writer/broadcaster Jonn Elledge takes a witty, surprising look at world history through its borders, and stories they tell about political identities and human folly.

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1 million US residents headed to Mexico for Holy Week Mexican authorities are preparing for the arrival of up to 1 million U.S. residents en route to spend Holy Week with their extended family.

Mexican authorities are preparing for the arrival of up to 1 million U.S. residents en route to spend Holy Week with their extended family. #Border

Teaching Digital Security 101: Press advocates partner on savvy curriculum for border-region journalists - Editor and Publisher As reporting near the U.S.-Mexico border grows more complex, journalists face increasing risks to their data and sources. Gretchen A. Peck reports on a new training partnership equipping reporters wit...

QUICK READ: Teaching Digital Security 101: Press advocates partner on savvy curriculum for border-region journalists

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Indiana set to strip licenses from truck drivers illegally in US The crackdown comes after administration officials attributed at least two additional fatal crashes — both in Indiana — to drivers in the country unlawfully.

The crackdown comes after administration officials attributed at least two additional fatal crashes — both in Indiana — to drivers in the country unlawfully. #Border

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An der Grenze zwischen Salzburg und Bayern wird täglich kontrolliert – im Namen der „Sicherheit“.
Das Ergebnis? Stau. Frust. Symbolpolitik. ❌

Wir brauchen eine Politik, die Europa stärkt statt auseinanderdividiert!

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Another Mexican migrant dies in ICE custody; Mexico wants answers EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Government of Mexico is seeking answers regarding a new fatality involving a Mexican migrant at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Cal…

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Government of Mexico is seeking answers regarding a new fatality involving a Mexican migrant at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Cal… #Border

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'It's ridiculous': U.S. closing historic Border Road to Canadian traffic Amid the howling winds of the Sweet Grass Hills lies Border Road, a 14-kilometre ribbon of manicured gravel stretching between the United States and Canada.

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affiche du film documentaire The Green Border (2023) manipulation des frontières européenne par la Russie/Bielorussie. cf pogroms juifs avant 39-45.

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Concerns of Iranian sleeper cells rise after 1,500 intercepted at border Close to half of those intercepted were released into the country, according to Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn.

Close to half of those intercepted were released into the country, according to Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. #Border

Same playbook. Candidate Trump and President Trump #Border. #TSA. Same strategy. Stop permanent solutions by controlling #GOP, keep the system unstable, then offer temporary relief and call it leadership. It is a staged problem, so he can play hero @UrbanViewRadio

GOP calls to get undocumented children out of public schools grow Republicans are ramping up talks of overturning Plyler v. Doe, the Supreme Court decision that gave undocumented children rights to a free public education.

Republicans are ramping up talks of overturning Plyler v. Doe, the Supreme Court decision that gave undocumented children rights to a free public education. #Border