Cyprus

A Mediterranean Gem of History, Culture

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2004

Cyprus's Division Upon Joining EU

04 May 2004

Officially Became A Member of the European Union

01 May 2004

Annan Plan Referendum: Division of Opinions on Peace Proposal.

24 Apr 2004

Annan Plan Referendum: Division of Opinions on Peace Proposal.

UN Reunification Plan Referendums: Turkish Cypriots Yes, Greek Cypriots No

04 Apr 2004

2003

Buffer Zone Opening Brings Turkish and Greek Cypriots Together in Cyprus

12 May 2003

Historic Green Line Crossing After 30 Years

03 Apr 2003

2002

EU Summit Invitation Hinges on Cyprus Agreement

02 Dec 2002

UN Secretary-General Proposes Federation in Comprehensive Peace Plan for Cyprus

02 Nov 2002

UN-Sponsored Negotiations with Clerides and Denktash Signal Hope for Resolution After Decades

02 Jan 2002

UN-Sponsored Negotiations with Clerides and Denktash Signal Hope for Resolution After Decades

2001

ECHR Holds Turkey Guilty of Ongoing Human Rights Violations Against Greek Cypriots

2001

ECHR Holds Turkey Guilty of Ongoing Human Rights Violations Against Greek Cypriots

UN Security Council Renews Peacekeeping Mission with 2,400 Troops in Buffer Zone

Jun 2001

1998

Cyprus Cancels Russian Missile Installation After Turkish Warnings

Dec 1998

Cyprus Cancels Russian Missile Installation After Turkish Warnings

1995

UN Talks on Cyprus Stalled But Commitment to Resume Negotiations Remained

14 Jun 1995

1994

Court rules against preferential treatment for Turkish Cypriot goods in EU market.

05 Jul 1994

1992

UN-Sponsored Talks Began Between the Two Sides

10 Apr 1992

1983

Declaration of Independence of Northern Cyprus

15 Nov 1983

Declaration of Independence of Northern Cyprus

1980

Resumption of UN peace talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriots

09 Aug 1980

1977

Succession of Archbishop Makarios III by Spyros Kyprianou.

03 Aug 1977

Succession of Archbishop Makarios III by Spyros Kyprianou.

1975

Establishment of the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus

13 Feb 1975

Establishment of the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus

1974

Greek Junta Backed Coup

15 Jul 1974

Greek Junta Backed Coup

1971

Founding of EOKA-B

1971

1964

Battle of Tylliria Between Cypriot National Guard and Turkish Cypriot Armed Groups

06 Aug 1964

Establishment of The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus

1964

Establishment of The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus

1963

Thirteen Points Constitutional Changes Prompt Violence

30 Nov 1963

1960

Britain Granted Independence to Cyprus

01 Oct 1960

Britain Granted Independence to Cyprus

Archbishop Makarios Elected First President After Independence under Complex Constitution

16 Aug 1960

Archbishop Makarios Elected First President After Independence under Complex Constitution

1959

Illegal Weapons Surrender Deadline Set

15 Nov 1959

HMS Burmaston Intercepted the Turkish Boat Deniz

18 Oct 1959

1958

Violent Clash between Greeks and Turks on Cyprus

12 Jun 1958

Violent Clash between Greeks and Turks on Cyprus

Bombing of the Turkish Press Office in Nicosia

07 Jun 1958