
Nikos Sampson
Nikos Sampson was a Cypriot politician who served as the interim president of Cyprus during a coup in 1974 aimed at uniting the island with Greece. He was later convicted of conspiracy and received a 20-year prison sentence, of which he served less than a decade. His tenure was marked by political turmoil and conflict, reflecting the divided nature of Cyprus during that period.
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Nikos Sampson led a coup against President Makarios, deepening the crisis in Cyprus.
Kıbrıs Barış Harekatı'nın 52. Yıl dönümünde Atina'dan provokasyonHürriyet·
Turkey· 2026-07-20
Nikos Sampson was the interim president during a coup in 1974 and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Romania· 2025-10-13













