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An Island and a City Split in Two Since 1974: What Really Lies Behind Cyprus's Mysterious "Green Line"?

A war-scarred no man’s land in Cyprus has quietly transformed into a lush wildlife refuge—guarded by UN troops and off-limits to nearly everyone. Forgotten villages, silent airports, and minefields now shelter rare species in a place frozen in time.

In the eastern Mediterranean, where geopolitical flashpoints often burn hot, a narrow strip of land has remained suspended in time. The green line, a 180-kilometer buffer zone bisecting Cyprus, was forged in 1974 during the island’s violent division. Today, it’s emerging as something no one predicted: a biodiversity haven.

What began as a ceasefire corridor now teems with life. Once-abandoned villages are overrun with native plants, and animals rarely seen elsewhere on the island have reappeared. Amid the razor wire and rusting watchtowers, Cyprus mouflons—wild sheep with striking curved horns—roam freely. Rare birds nest in the skeletons of war-era buildings. What was meant to divide is now doing something far more unexpected: it’s connecting.

Bishkek and Cyprus discuss cooperation in urban development

A meeting between Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev and Cyprus Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Kypros Georgallis took place in the conference hall of the capital's municipality.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss cooperation in the areas of urban development, traffic management, and ensuring a safe and efficient transport infrastructure.

During the event, key areas were identified in which Bishkek and the Republic of Cyprus have real opportunities for cooperation, ranging from urban development to improving the safety of the transport system.

At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their hope for further fruitful cooperation.

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