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In Europe's last divided capital, a wall comes down

NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Greek Cypriots early Friday demolished a wall along the boundary that splits Europe's last divided capital, Nicosia.

"Tonight, we demolished a checkpoint on our side," Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos said from Brussels. "Now we will see whether Turkey's troops will withdraw so that the passage will be opened or not."...

Earlier this year, Turkish Cypriots dismantled a footbridge in the area, angering Greek Cypriots and frustrating plans for a new crossing in the heart of the island capital...

Cyprus has been divided between a Greek Cypriot south, representing the internationally recognized government, and a Turkish Cypriot north since 1974, when Turkey invaded following an abortive Athens-backed coup. The Turkish north is only recognized by Turkey.
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