Fenced-off Varosha has 100,000 visits since ‘opening’

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More than 100,000 people have visited the fenced-off area of Varosha since the Turkish Cypriot side unilaterally opened part of the abandoned town’s beachfront in October despite international condemnation.

According to Turkish Cypriot media 103,118 visits were recorded since the decaying resort town opened for the first time since 1974.

Turkish Cypriot daily Halkin Sesi reported that Greek Cypriots and foreign nationals were among those who paid a visit to the ‘ghost town’, noting that Varosha is busiest at the weekends.

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Fenced-off Varosha has 100,000 visits since ‘opening’

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