Find more facts and information on our topic page about
Cyprus
Cyprus
A Dictionary of British History
|
2004
|
|
© A Dictionary of British History 2004, originally published by Oxford University Press 2004. (Hide copyright information)
Copyright
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. It was Arab from AD 647 for 500 years, then an independent Frankish kingdom for about 300 years, before falling briefly into Egyptian hands until 1489, when it was occupied by the Venetians. In 1571 it was conquered by the Ottoman Turks. In 1878 administration of the island was taken over by Britain and on the outbreak of war with Turkey in 1914 it was annexed. Pressure for independence or union with Greece (‘Enosis’) developed after the Second World War and in the 1950s EOKA began a guerrilla campaign. Independence was declared in 1960 with Greek Cypriot Archbishop Makarios as president and a Turkish Cypriot, Dr Küçük, as his deputy. In 1974 an EOKA coup to replace Makarios prompted a Turkish invasion and the occupation of northern Cyprus. Despite occasional negotiations, the two communities remain implacably apart.
Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.
|
Cyprus Minerals reassigns senior management to improve operations and prepare for future management needs.
PR Newswire; 7/20/1989; 700+ words
; CYPRUS MINERALS REASSIGNS SENIOR MANAGEMENT TO...NEEDS DENVER, July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyprus Minerals Company (NYSE: CYM) today announced...diversified mining company. Since 1985, Cyprus Minerals has more than doubled in size through...
|
|
Cyprus concludes EU accession negotiations
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency; 12/4/2002; 497 words
; Cyprus concludes EU accession negotiations NICOSIA, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Cyprus has concluded its accession negotiations with the European Union (EU), the Cyprus News Agency reported on Wednesday. Cyprus is the first of the EU candidate countries...
|
|
|
CYPRUS AMAX ANNOUNCES COAL, CLIMAX METALS MANAGEMENT CHANGES
PR Newswire; 12/13/1994; 700+ words
; DENVER, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyprus Amax Minerals Co. (NYSE: CYM) announced several management changes in its Cyprus Amax Coal Co. and Cyprus Climax Metals Co. subsidiaries. Milton H. Ward, chairman, president, and chief executive...
|
|
Cyprus signs EU Accession Treaty -- Treaty Protocol says acquis suspended in areas not controlled by Government.
M2 Presswire; 4/17/2003; 690 words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-17 April 2003-Republic of Cyprus: Cyprus signs EU Accession Treaty -- Treaty Protocol says acquis...LTD RDATE:04172003 The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Tassos Papadopoulos, and the Foreign Minister...
|
 "Cyprus Mail (Cyprus)")
|
Cyprus qualifies for bowls world championships.
Newspaper article from: Cyprus Mail (Cyprus); 6/10/2009; 700+ words
; Byline: Bejay Browne CYPRUS returned victorious from the recent Atlantic Bowls Championships...We were ecstatic," said Linda Ryan, president of Bowls Cyprus, and a member of the Cyprus team. Many of the world's best bowlers were competing...
|
|
As Cyprus looks toward possible unification, EU membership, the island is playing a role in the war on terrorism.(Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 7/31/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. In a post-Sept. 11 world and just months before Cyprus' anticipated accession to the European...landmark anniversary. Today 40 percent of Cyprus remains occupied by Turkish troops, making...
|
|
|
Cyprus to participate in all political, military bodies of ESDP
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency; 12/17/2002; 600 words
; Cyprus to participate in all political, military...of ESDP NICOSIA, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Cyprus will participate in all political and military...participation in the ESDP. However, he said Cyprus will not take part in EU military operations...
|
|
|
Cyprus told to act over climate change.
Newspaper article from: Cyprus Mail (Cyprus); 3/5/2009; 700+ words
; Byline: Stefanos Evripidou "CYPRUS NEEDS to get its act together on climate...announced yesterday by the EU ambassador in Cyprus. Head of the EU Representation in Nicosia...yesterday highlighted facts and figures on Cyprus' handling of energy and climate change...
|
 "Kuwait Times (Kuwait City, Kuwait)")
|
Cyprus: The crossroads of civilizations.
Newspaper article from: Kuwait Times (Kuwait City, Kuwait); 5/22/2007; 700+ words
; ...Famous for its copper and its antiquities, Cyprus (Kypros in Greek) is one of the oldest...launched its first destination to Larnaca, Cyprus this month. This is also the first destination...Airways organized a two-day trip to Cyprus, where journalist from Kuwait and Dubai...
|
|
Bringing Cyprus together.(COMMENTARY)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 7/7/2003; 700+ words
; ...economic and political development of Cyprus, regrettably refusing to end its military...northern third. For almost three decades, Cyprus has been a country characterized by economic...by Turkish intervention. Even though Cyprus will join the European Union (EU) in...
|
|
Cyprus
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
CYPRUS the largest island in the eastern mediterranean. The Cyprus Republic was established as a sovereign independent state...Representatives. Covering 3,700 square miles (9,251 sq km), Cyprus lies south of the Turkish mainland and east of Syria...
|
|
Cyprus Minerals Company
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Cyprus Minerals Company 9100 East Mineral Circle...Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining Cyprus Minerals Company is the second largest U...x2019; s leading producer of lithium. Cyprus also produces iron ore and gold. It operates...
|
|
|
Cyprus Amax Minerals Company
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Cyprus Amax Minerals Company 9100 East Mineral Circle P.O. Box...Ores Except Vanadium Established in 1993 through the merger of Cyprus Minerals Company and Amax Inc., Cyprus Amax Minerals Company is the largest U.S.-owned mining...
|
|
|
Cyprus Airways Public Limited
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Cyprus Airways Public Limited 21 Alkeou Street P.O. Box 21903 Nicosia, CY-2404 Engomi Cyprus Telephone: (+357) 22 661800 Fax...15 million (2005) Stock Exchanges: Cyprus Ticker Symbol: CAR NAIC: 481111 Scheduled...
|
|
|
Cyprus Convention (1878)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
CYPRUS CONVENTION (1878) agreement to let the british occupy ottoman-held cyprus in return for promise of military aid. The Russian...treaty. In return, he demanded the island of Cyprus. The British had been looking for a naval base...
|
