Difference between revisions of "November 15"

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1967: A Cypriot patrol, under General Georgios Grivas, is shot at while removing roadblocks around Kofinou. A battle ensues that nearly becomes the cause of war between Greece and Turkey.
1980: US Navy Captain, George Tsantes, who is the head of JUSMAGG, is killed with his driver Nikos Veloutsos, an employee of the US Embassy, on Kifissia Avenue in Psychiko. The Revolutionary Organisation 17 November assume responsibility.
1983: The "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" is proclaimed in the occupied territories of the island. Only Turkey will recognise this state.
1995: Inmates of Korydallos prison end their uprising and release six hostages after their demands are approved by the Ministry of Justice.

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 ==Events==
 *[[1967]]: A Cypriot patrol, under General [[Georgios Grivas]], is shot at while removing roadblocks around [[Kofinou]]. A battle ensues that nearly becomes the cause of war between Greece and Turkey.
+*[[1980]]: US Navy Captain, George Tsantes, who is the head of JUSMAGG, is killed with his driver Nikos Veloutsos, an employee of the US Embassy, on Kifissia Avenue in [[Psychiko]]. The [[Revolutionary Organisation 17 November]] assume responsibility.
 *[[1983]]: The "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" is proclaimed in the occupied territories of the [[Cyprus|island]]. Only Turkey will recognise this state.
 *[[1995]]: Inmates of [[Korydallos]] prison end their uprising and release six hostages after their demands are approved by the Ministry of Justice.