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The border in central Nicosia
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The buffer zone between “Turkish” and “Greek” Cyprus is under the control of UN peacekeeping forces. |
Close-up of a yellow cactus flower740 viewsClose-up of a bright yellow cactus flower with numerous stamens in the centre. Green fleshy segments of the plant and spines, illuminated by the sun, are visible around the open bud.
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Flags of Northern Cyprus at the dividing line743 viewsThe flags of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are flying on two tall flagpoles. Behind a wire-mesh fence, a residential building is visible among the trees; the photograph was taken near the buffer zone in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa).
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Construction site behind the buffer zone fence754 viewsA rusty chain-link fence with barbed wire separates the street from a construction site. Behind the fence, an excavator, a freight container, workers and buildings can be seen among tall trees in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa).
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Nicosia’s buffer zone behind barbed wire738 viewsView through a high wire-mesh fence with barbed wire onto a quiet, leafy street. Residential houses, palm trees and an empty road are visible beyond the fence; a narrow sidewalk runs along the fence.
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Blooming oleander bush by the border722 viewsIn the foreground, a large oleander bush is in bloom, with narrow green leaves and drooping yellow-orange flowers. Behind it, a dirt path, trees and a flag on a tall flagpole are visible near Nicosia (Lefkoşa)’s buffer zone.
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View through the fence of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)’s buffer zone734 viewsThe shot was taken through a tall wire-mesh fence with barbed wire, beyond which a street, palm trees and a multi-storey building are visible. Construction work is underway below: a yellow excavator stands next to a temporary site cabin.
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UN observation tower in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)728 viewsA metal observation tower with a large UN sign is visible behind the trees. In the foreground, a person in a yellow cap and light blue cape stands in the shade; barriers and a playground can be seen nearby.
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Warning about the buffer zone in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)771 viewsA rusty sign behind a fence warns in Turkish and English about the start of the buffer zone and the prohibition on entry without permission. Greenery, utility masts and city buildings are visible behind barbed wire.
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A hand through the buffer zone fence758 viewsA hand is extended through a large-mesh fence that casts a sharp shadow on the skin. Beyond the fence, a road, trees, a vacant lot and a cyclist are visible; the image conveys the proximity of the dividing line in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa).
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Nicosia’s buffer zone behind the wire mesh771 viewsView through coarse chain-link mesh of a fenced-off area in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa). Beyond the fence are a road, stone walls, low buildings among trees, a bell tower and a flag on a mast.
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Fortified post at the Nicosia (Lefkoşa) border754 viewsA narrow street runs between high stone walls and a fortified concrete structure with loopholes. Above the greenery, the flags of Northern Cyprus and Turkey, a bell tower and a metal tower are visible; a car is driving along the road.
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Observation post by the buffer zone in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)827 viewsBy the road, behind a stone wall, a fortified concrete post with narrow embrasures is visible. Nearby stand an old two-storey building and a tall metal mast; flags and a bell tower can be seen among the trees on the left.
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