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Declassified Cyprus 1974 Documents Released
Greece's National Intelligence Service (EYP) declassified intelligence reports from 1974 detailing the events surrounding the coup against Archbishop Makarios and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
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National Intelligence Service (Eyp)Cyprus Intelligence Service (Kyp)National And Kapodistrian University Of Athens
Themistoklis DemirisArchbishop MakariosEvanthis Hadjivassiliou
- Who compiled the original intelligence reports?
- This is the first time EYP has declassified archival material, marking a step towards national and professional self-awareness, as stated by EYP Director, Themistoklis Demiris.
- What event prompted the release of these documents?
- The National Intelligence Service (EYP) of Greece declassified and released 58 intelligence reports from 1974, covering the period of the coup against Archbishop Makarios and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
- Where can the public access the declassified documents?
- The release of these documents aims to contribute to a better understanding of the 1974 events in Cyprus, offering a unique perspective from the intelligence agency involved. The documents are available online for public access.
- What period of time do the declassified documents cover?
- The documents, compiled by the then-KYP (Cyprus Intelligence Service), offer a daily account of the events during July and August 1974, providing valuable insights for historians and the public.
- What is the significance of this declassification, according to Professor Hadjivassiliou?
- Professor Evanthis Hadjivassiliou of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens highlighted the significance of these documents, emphasizing their contribution to a comprehensive understanding of the events.