When did Cyprus gain independence from Greece?

On 16 August 1960, Cyprus attained independence after the Zürich and London Agreement between the United Kingdom, Greece and Turkey. Cyprus had a total population of 573,566; of whom 442,138 (77.1\%) were Greeks, 104,320 (18.2\%) Turks, and 27,108 (4.7\%) others.

Which two countries have been fighting over the island of Cyprus since 1960?

The Cyprus dispute, also known as the Cyprus conflict, Cyprus issue, Cyprus question or Cyprus problem, is an ongoing dispute between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots.

Are Cypriots actually Greek?

Greek Cypriots (Greek: Ελληνοκύπριοι, Turkish: Kıbrıs Rumları or Kıbrıs Yunanları) are the ethnic Greek population of Cyprus, forming the island’s largest ethnolinguistic community.

When did Cyprus want to join the Greek Union?

King Paul of Greece declared that Cyprus desired union with Greece in 1948. A referendum was presented by the Orthodox Church of Cyprus in 1950, according to which around 97\% of the Greek Cypriot population wanted the union.

What was the result of the 1963 Cyprus conflict?

Turkish mosques, schools and villages were burnt down and over 120 civilians (Turkish Cypriots) were killed between 21-30 December, 1963 (known as Bloody Christmas) Turkish Cypriots insisting on formation of Federal Cyprus and Greeks insisting on unification of Island with Greeks led to failure of every peace attempt.

Why did Turkey invade Cyprus in 1974?

Turkey as a guaranteer on Cyprus involved and invaded the north part of the island. Some Greek Cypriots staged a coup that overthrew the Government of Archbishop Makarios, and then asked the nation of Greece for assistance.

What happened to Cyprus during WW1?

This remained in place until 5 November 1914, when after the Ottomans joined the Central Powers, in turn entering World War I, Britain declared the complete annexation of Cyprus into the British Empire, albeit under a military administration status.