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Election campaign bus on a street in Famagusta714 viewsA red Democratic Party bus stopped near residential houses in the old part of Famagusta (Gazimağusa). Its sides are decorated with portraits of candidates and Turkish election slogans, and loudspeakers are mounted on the roof.

New buildings by the road in Karpas (Karpaz)714 viewsA view from a bus window shows light-coloured modern buildings along a wide paved street. Fresh plantings, undeveloped plots of land, and utility poles with wires are visible in front of the façades; a row of houses with balconies stretches across the background.

Rocky shore near Apostolos Andreas Monastery714 viewsA woman in a bright dress walks across uneven coastal rocks. In the calm sea near the shore, a large stone sea stack rises, and a low coastline is visible on the horizon.

Turquoise Bay of Eastern Karpas714 viewsA rocky shore slopes down to clear turquoise water, through which rocks and dark patches of the seabed are clearly visible. Several low buildings stand on the opposite shore, while two sailing yachts are moored in the calm bay.

Relaxing on Smooth Coastal Rocks714 viewsA girl in a yellow swimsuit sits on smooth, light-colored rocks by the sea. Water has collected in depressions in the rocky surface, while waves and a dark headland are visible beyond the shoreline.

Small grotto in a coastal cliff714 viewsThe low entrance to the small grotto is formed by light-colored weathered rock. Rounded hollows and layered projections are visible on the uneven rocky vault, and dry grass grows at the entrance.

Coastal road among the rocks714 viewsA narrow asphalt road follows the curve of the rocky shore beside clear seawater. Above it rises a light-colored rocky slope with sparse greenery, while in the distance the coastline stretches toward the horizon.

Unfinished villa by a sea bay714 viewsAn unfinished two-storey house with peeling walls and open window openings stands on a dry coastal slope. In front of it are a green container, a parked white car and a narrow bay; houses are located on the distant slope.

Northern Cyprus Badminton Federation building713 viewsThe façade of an urban building with a sign for the TRNC Badminton Federation in Turkish and English. Cars are parked in front of the closed entrance grilles, while the walls are noticeably weathered and in places bear signs of repairs.

Map of the old city of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)713 viewsIn a narrow passage between light-stone walls, a sign with a map of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)’s walled old city has been installed. Tourists with backpacks stand beside the sign, and a window at the end of the passage is covered by a decorative wrought-iron grille.

Barbed wire among cacti713 viewsDense thickets of prickly pear and tall thorny plants grow right up to tangled coils of barbed wire. Dry grass by the fence emphasizes the stark contrast between the greenery and the border barrier.

Residential houses on the outskirts of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)713 viewsBeyond a strip of tall grass stand two-storey private houses with tiled roofs, enclosed yards and small gardens. Light-coloured façades, palm trees and a clear blue sky create a characteristic view of a residential area in Northern Cyprus.

House with a balcony by a road in Karpas713 viewsA light-colored two-story house stands right by the roadside. The second-floor balcony is adorned with white balusters, while the lower level is concealed by dense greenery of grapevines and flowering shrubs.

Large residential building by the road713 viewsA light-coloured three-storey building with a terracotta roof stands beyond a field overgrown with dry grass. Rows of balconies, external staircases and small trees by the ground floor are visible on the façade; the photo was taken from a moving bus on the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz).

Sunset over the hills of Karpas (Karpaz)713 viewsThe low evening sun illuminates a dry, stony slope and thickets of shrubs. Below, a valley stretches among pale sandy patches, while a narrow road runs along the slope on the right.

Touring bicycle with panniers713 viewsA loaded touring bicycle stands by the entrance to a shop: spacious bags are attached to the front and rear racks, and a water bottle is on the frame. Turkish price tags for food products are visible above the bicycle, while the bright sun emphasizes the summer heat.

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