# Commemorations of 1964 Turkish bombings in Cyprus

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/commemorations-of-1964-turkish-bombings-in-cyprus
> Updated: 2026-08-08T14:07:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Commemorations were held in the Tilliria and Kokkina regions to mark the 62nd anniversary of the 1964 Turkish bombings. 

Greek Cypriot community representatives highlighted the lasting impact of the attacks, noting that the bombings led to a period of isolation and depopulation for Tilliria. They emphasized the ongoing struggle of residents to remain on their ancestral land.

Turkish Cypriot leadership also attended commemorations, framing the events as a critical turning point in the struggle for Turkish Cypriot existence. Calls were made for current generations to seek political common ground to ensure a peaceful future and prevent further conflict.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Tufan Erçurman commemorates 1964 Kokkina bombings

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erçurman commemorated the 62nd anniversary of the 1964 Kokkina bombings, calling for a peaceful future for children and learning from past conflicts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tufan-erurman-commemorates-1964-kokkina-bombings

### 2026-08-08: Tilliria marks 62nd anniversary of 1964 Turkish bombings

Tilliria commemorated the 62nd anniversary of the 1964 Turkish bombings that killed dozens and devastated the region, with community leader Nikos Kleanthos warning the attacks still echo in today’s isolation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyprus-tylliria-commemorates-62-years-since-1964-turkish-bombings

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