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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.




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By Steamy
January 31st 2009
First week Middle East » Cyprus » Paphos
Well we've been here a week now and gradually getting our feet under the table. At first we didn't really know where we lived. I know that's a strange thing to say, but we were driven out the first time by the Estate Agent, to this and another couple of properties. So, not knowing the area we had to ask for directions and it took us until the third time to drive straight here, without making a wrong turn. We both had a less than fully healthy week. The journey from Kos through Turkey, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, then in [View Full Entry]

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By Steamy
January 22nd 2009
Konia Middle East » Cyprus » Paphos
Konia
Konia
The living room
Wednesday 21st January, 2009. Today is 17 weeks travelling. We relaxed for a while in the room. Not long after six, we went to the internet room todo some surfing. Then for a walk to get something to eat. Pat was allowing me a chinese again tonight. There were a few that we had spotted, but we ended up down near the front at a place called Chloe's. Very ornate and smart on the outside. The inside turned out to as good. We had an excellent meal with wonderful service and I would recommend. Not cheap, but very good. We had [View Full Entry]

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Published: January 22nd 2009 | 95 Views | [diary=365960]

Konia
Konia

By Steamy
January 21st 2009
Paphos Middle East » Cyprus » Paphos
Paphos
Paphos
The Alexander the Great Hotel
Monday, 19th January, 2009. The Hotel is a large Seafront resort hotel with lots of facilities. Pat took advantage of the indoor swimming pool and sauna. I had a sleep. We left the room sometime after six and went exploring the Hotel, we found the bar. Pat celebrated our arrival in Cyprus with a couple of glasses of sparkling wine and I had a coke light and a coffee. A number of British people in the bar. We found our way round the rest of the Hotel and then ventured out into local territory. Straight across from the Hotel are several [View Full Entry]

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Paphos

By Steamy
January 19th 2009
Cyprus Middle East » Cyprus » Paphos
Monday, 19th January, 2009. The ship finally sailed at two o'clock in the morning. Both of us slept a little. The crossing was smooth. We are that much further East and the dawn broke just before seven. We finally arrived at Girne at nine am. The ferry is a ro-ro, but everythiing backed off the way it had come on, we were able to turn round of course. We drove off and parked where we were told. Next came the paperwork At the first place they gave us some paperwork. Told us to go to customs, but a lorry driver told [View Full Entry]

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By lenka154
December 31st 2008
Ayia Napa 2008 Middle East » Cyprus » Larnaca
first time on a beach
first time on a beach
this picture was taken when we arrived, we didn´t know where to go or what to see...
I spent last summer on this beautiful island called Cyprus. There are some photos from Ayia Napa which was my hometown for 5 months:) [View Full Entry]

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ayia napa´s bars and pubs
ayia napa´s bars and pubs
ayia napa´s bars and pubs

By Samuelhgarfield
December 20th 2008
Photos again Middle East » Cyprus
Nicosia
Nicosia
Greek.
My photos from Cyprus and Thanksgiving here are finally uploaded thanks to the fact that I finally have internet at home. Sweeeeet. I also got a euro mullet. Thanksgiving: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2355789&l=7e9c0&id=10738138 Cyprus pt. 1: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2355828&l=f9ea5&id=10738138 Cyprus pt. 2: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2355863&l=c7dc5&id=10738138 [View Full Entry]

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Nicosia
Balloons on the street in Milessos
Our depressingly empty beach resort

By Samuelhgarfield
December 17th 2008
Poem Middle East » Cyprus
This poem is titled 'Cyprus,' though that's not exactly what it's about. It was written on the bus from Nicosia to Milessos. Enjoy it while it's here. How many times must you forget? Would you stumble through this life like a tourist— Endless revelation, the new unfolding before you like points on a map; Bullet holes, clustered little houses, an unexpected museum of Byzantine icons that you cannot resist Where centuries are lost in faded and stripped wood, faces of saints ghosted to something darker and more profound? Take Christ’s bulged and paling eyes as they ar [View Full Entry]

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By Samuelhgarfield
December 14th 2008
CRAZY Middle East » Cyprus
What has happened in my life? Lots. Too much. The biggest thing was that I went to Cyprus for five days. I joined Ari, Christina, Holly, and Kubra’s trip to Cyprus which happened to be leaving on the same plane last Friday morning as Dan, Zac, Kendra, Justin, Paul, and Ginny’s trip. So the first day we all hung out in southern Cyprus. We had to pass through the UN buffer zone in the capital city of Nicosia, which was pretty cool and bizarre. Then we looked at old Nicosia and saw a medieval hall, lots of ethnic diversity (as Dan [View Full Entry]

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036 - Cyprus - Lefkosia 11/25/08 - 11/30/08 Cyprus Souvlaki Cyprus is the daughter island of divorced parents Greece and Turkey, and is currently caught in a bitter custody battle between the two. The island boasts some amazing beaches and scenic views, and its citizens have a bit of a 'horio' (village life) attitude that gives them a more relaxed demeanor than Athenians. Hannah and I stayed with my uncle Mike and his wife Ioanna who graciously hosted us with lodging, a car to drive around in, and all the souvlaki our bellies could digest in just under a week! Cyprus' [View Full Entry]

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Published: December 14th 2008 | 405 Views | [diary=354240]

Beautiful beaches on the Turkish side
Ioanna's parents still cooking together in their tiny village on the Turkish side
Ioanna's parents and her 5 siblings grew up in this single room!

By whelans
May 2nd 2008
Waterpark Fun Middle East » 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 the kids. We were a little unsure about the currency in Cyprus, as I don’t think they have totally thrown away their old currency in favour of the Euro. I had nothing to fear, the taxi’s and the water park both gave me prices in Euros right away. I even paid the admission to the park by Visa. The morning was [View Full Entry]

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