Near the border crossing at Ledra Palace Hotel, a tree grows on the street, next to a sidewalk, signaling the passing of years since the invasion of 1974. Graffitied walls in blue and white proclaim in Greek to all entering or leaving, to liberate Cyprus. Photo courtesy of Eleftherios Kostans.

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