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2 days ago · Nicosia. / 35.17250°N 33.36500°E / 35.17250; 33.36500. Nicosia ( / ˌnɪkəˈsiːə / ), also known as Lefkosia in Greek ( Λευκωσία; pronounced [lɛfko'siɐ] ), its Turkish name Lefkoşa ( pronounced [lefkoʃa] ), is the capital and largest city of Cyprus. [3] Nicosia is the southeasternmost of all EU member states ' capitals.
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May 20, 2024 · Turkish Cypriots or Cypriot Turks ( Turkish: Kıbrıs Türkleri or Kıbrıslı Türkler; Greek: Τουρκοκύπριοι, romanized :Tourkokýprioi) are ethnic Turks originating from Cyprus. Turkish Cypriots are mainly Sunni Muslims. Following the Ottoman conquest of the island in 1571, about 30,000 Turkish settlers were given land once they ...
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2 days ago · The Turkish invasion of Cyprus began on 20 July 1974 and progressed in two phases over the following month. Taking place upon a background of intercommunal violence between Greek and Turkish Cypriots , and in response to a Greek junta-sponsored Cypriot coup d'état five days earlier, it led to the Turkish capture and occupation of the northern ...
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5 days ago · 40 Facts About Cyprus. Cyprus, a picturesque island nestled in the Eastern Mediterranean, is a land of rich history, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant culture. Known as the birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, Cyprus is steeped in mythology and legends. This enchanting destination offers a unique blend of ancient ruins ...
6 days ago · Cyprus was settled by hunter-gatherers thousands of years ago than previously thought according to new research. The settling of the Mediterranean island is commonly regarded as a Neolithic phenomenon, initiated by farming populations from the mainland following demographic pressures. However, new research led by Flinders University ’s ...
May 15, 2024 · Legal system. Laws applicable to the Cypriot population are, as far as possible, the same as the laws of the Republic of Cyprus (ROC); however, the SBA Administration has its own court system to deal with civil and criminal matters, its own police force responsible for civil law enforcement, and a Cyprus Joint Police Unit responsible for military law enforcement; SBA Police coordinate closely ...
May 21, 2024 · Then, the researchers suggest, over a period of about 300 years, or 11 generations, the population of Cyprus expanded to between 4,000 and 5,000 people.
