Varosha: A glimmer of hope for Cyprus | DW Documentary
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Published 2022-02-21
The abandoned former resort town Varosha has recently been reopened to visitors. Andreas Lordos is determined to transform the ghost town into a project for the future of all of Cyprus. Varosha has been unoccupied since the 1974 conflict between Greek and Turkish Cypriots, which left it in an inaccessible military zone. Buildings have been standing empty for decades, including hotels and other properties formerly owned by Lordos’ family. With the reopening of the town, Lordos’ wants to see property returned to previous owners. But for now, Turkish authorities are only allowing Greek Cypriots to visit the area. Lordos is convinced that if hotels were allowed to open and tourism was successfully brought back to Varosha everyone would profit - his family, the Turkish Cypriot north, and the Greek Cypriot south. He believes booming tourism in Varosha could help ease tensions on this divided island in the Mediterranean Sea. A report by Gunnar Köhne.
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All Comments (21)
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Cyprus is a good example of how dirty politics and politicians can ruin a country. I hope the people can understand and accept each other and prosper together for better future.
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I am praying that this gentleman will get his property back & build his dream! Peace be with all! 🙋♀️🤗
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Very proud of the Lordos family and especially Andreas Lordos for all his efforts over the years looking for resolution.My father worked for the Lordos family and they were great employers. My self as a Cypriot from Australia can't wait to go back home to our great town of Famagusta go existing and living with our Turkish Cypriot PEOPLE.
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😢I lived in Famagusta late sixties to early seventies dad was stationed there going to the beach after school i remember the Grecian Hotel also the Arsenal football team staying at the St Georges hotel after winning the Double in 1971 Beautiful place
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Please get word to Andres Lordos to see his doctor. His lymph nodes under his jaw look to be enlarged. This could indicate a health issue which needs to be urgently addressed. He needs his health to continue fighting for the property the is rightfully his.
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The Lordos family had a huge investment in Varosha as did even the poorest families.
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Well as a Cypriot, I hope varosha will regain its former glory and maybe it will spark a peace wave that will end all of this division between Cypriots. It could be like the old times that our grandparents tells us.
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Thank you DW for another insightful documentary on the Cyprus issue!
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Parabéns pelo documentário ! Sou fascinado pelo assunto... a história de Famagusta/Varosha...é impressionante ver a cidade tão bela abandonada ! Só acho estranho que eu tenha visto em seu vídeo ...muito mais VOCÊ do que a cidade ...uma pena. Pierre (Brazil/Espanha).
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Would love to visit Cyprus one day... Hopefully...
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I was in Cyprus, also in Famagusta and Verosia...... and I loved it. Love from CHILE.
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Great video 👍
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Thank you for sharing, did not know that
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I was there in 2012. There was belief that reconciliation would be next year. Now it is 2022. Nothing has changed.
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A nation of a people with a long enduring history, separated for the benefit of a greedy few.
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Interesting information
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Thank you DW! God bless!
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A great video, many thanks!!
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I would love to go to Cyprus, my father was their many years ago and he loved it
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Que tristeza ver una isla divida en dos, por políticos y personas que no pueden vivir en paz con sus hermanos . Que difícil es entendernos entre seres humanos.
