Travel Blog | About TravelBlog | World Facts | Travel Wallpaper | Travel Forum | Backpackers Travel Insurance | Services | Cameras

Limassol

Background: A former British colony, Cyprus received independence in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule. Tensions between the Greek Cypriot majority and Turkish Cypriot minority came to a head in December 1963, when violence broke out in the capital of Nicosia. Despite the deployment of UN peacekeepers in 1964, sporadic intercommunal violence continued forcing most Turkish Cypriots into enclaves throughout the island. In 1974, a Greek-sponsored attempt to seize the government was met by military intervention from Turkey, which soon controlled more than a third of the island. In 1983, the Turkish-held area declared itself the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," but it is recognized only by Turkey. The latest two-year round of UN-brokered direct talks - between the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities to reach an agreement to reunite the divided island - ended when the Greek Cypriots rejected the UN settlement plan in an April 2004 referendum. Although only the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot-controlled Republic of Cyprus joined the EU on 1 May 2004, every Cypriot carrying a Cyprus passport will have the status of a European citizen. EU laws, however, will not apply to north Cyprus. Nicosia continues to oppose EU efforts to establish direct trade and economic links to north Cyprus as a way of encouraging the Turkish Cypriot community to continue to support reunification.



Links: Limassol Travel Blogs (4) | Limassol Travel Photos | Map of Limassol | Cyprus Travel Forum | Limassol Map | Cyprus Facts | Map of Cyprus

163 days ago: whelans published a blog
Waterpark Fun
May 2nd 2008  Europe » Cyprus » Limassol
Yesterday we did manage to get to a water park. Bill and Wayne did not join us, because they had been up late gambling and drinking the night before and were too tired. So, it was just the girls and ... [full story]

164 days ago: whelans published a blog
Liams Blog May 1, 2008
May 1st 2008  Europe » Cyprus » Limassol
Yesterday we were in Rhodes, Greece. I stayed at Adventure Ocean till about noon. In town we wanted to go see the Palace of the Grand Masters, but it was closed because of recent damage. Mom got us ... [full story]

Poetic Travel
171 days ago: Joel and Emily published a blog
Poetic Travel
April 22nd 2008  Middle East » Cyprus » Limassol
The car engine starts and we journeyed into the night. No room for error as we drove not on the right. Left turns felt like right, the stick a wheel. Learn quickly or crash, a demanding deal. ... 16 photos [full story]


Limassol Blog Entries

Cyprus

Cyprus Location


Recommended Books:

Hostels in Cyprus
Latest Limassol Blog Entries
Limassol Photos


Blogging Limassol




Cyprus Travel Forum






Free Travel Blog