Editorial photo #12900757 Human Interest

Walking The Divide: Nicosia, The World’s Last Divided Capital

NICOSIA, CYPRUS – OCTOBER 21: Cyprus potatoes on display inside the Bandabulia Market near the Ledra (Lokmaci) Street crossing between the Republic of Cyprus–controlled south and the northern part of Nicosia, administered by the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), recognised only by Turkey, are seen on October 21, 2025. The island has remained divided by a United Nations-controlled Buffer Zone since 1974. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12900757
Date taken: 21 October 2025
Location: —
Photographer: STR/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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Activity Agriculture Bandabulia Buffer Capital Commerce Cyprus Dailylife Division Europe Ledra Lifestyle Lokmaci Market Marketplace Mediterranean Nicosia Observation Pedestrian Product Republic Retail Seasonal Shop Street TRNC Trade Turkey UN city community crossing culinary culture display farm food fresh grocery harvest local neighborhood potatoes produce selling shopping stall tradition urban vegetables vendor Nicosia Cyprus Bandabulia Market Ledra Street Lokmaci Street Republic of Cyprus Northern Cyprus Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus TRNC Turkey United Nations Buffer Zone 1974 Cyprus potatoes display market crossing division self-declared recognition island south north administration October 21 2025 photo NurPhoto STR United Nations-controlled divided Ledra crossing Lokmaci crossing self-declared state international recognition.