...the notorious EOKA terrorist Nikos Sampson is…
July 1974 CE
...the notorious EOKA terrorist Nikos Sampson is declared provisional president of the new Cypriot government.
It is obvious to Ankara that Athens is behind the coup, and major elements of the Turkish armed forces go on alert.
Turkey had made similar moves in 1964 and 1967, but had not invaded.
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United States of America (US, USA) (Washington DC)
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Turkey, Republic of
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Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
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United Nations, The (U.N.)
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Cyprus, Republic of
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EOKA-B (Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston, or Greek National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters)
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Greece (Hellenic Republic)
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