The executive was led by a Greek Cypriot president and a Turkish Cypriot vice-president elected by their respective communities for five-year terms and each possessing a right of veto over certain types of …

5 days ago · A “golden-green leaf thrown into the Sea” and a land of “wild weather and volcanoes,” in the words of the Greek Cypriot poet Leonidas Malenis, Cyprus comprises tall mountains, fertile …

Turkish Cypriot beliefs are also devoutly held, but they place greater emphasis on "works" than do precepts of the Greek church. Fasting, almsgiving, and the making of a pilgrimage to Mecca are all …

Since 1974, Cyprus has been divided de facto into the Republic of Cyprus controlled two-thirds of the island in the south, and the Turkish Cypriot one-third in the north, with a buffer zone, maintained by …

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Nov 11, 2025 · The Cypriot people are an amalgamation of different cultures and ethnicities, mainly comprising two main groups: Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. The Greek Cypriots are the …

The Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities had no substantial role in their drafting – or in the drafting of the constitution – and were never given the opportunity to vote on them. In effect, both the …

In the geographic orbit of ancient Greece, it’s no surprise that Greek merchant and settlers (Mycaenaens and Achaeans) would establish Cypriot city-kingdoms, from 1650 B.C.-1050 B.C. One of these was …

Aug 29, 2025 · For a standout example of modern Cypriot fine dining, Rous has excellent tasting menus and local wine pairings. Book in advance at Zanettos for generous Cypriot meze and a local crowd.

The Greek Cypriot majority desired the removal of British rule and union with Greece, known as Enosis. In 1955, the campaign for Enosis was led by Archbishop Makarios of the Cyprus Orthodox Church …