Editorial photo #12900798 Human Interest

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

NICOSIA, CYPRUS – OCTOBER 21: A flags of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), recognised only by Turkey, is seen in the northern part of Nicosia 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: #12900798
Date taken: 21 October 2025
Location: —
Photographer: STR/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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