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Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 16 August 1960. The 1960 constitution provided for a system where the Greek and Turkish communities of the island would share power. [3] The 50-seat House of Representatives had 35 seats elected by the Greek Community and 15 by the Turkish Community.
Parliamentary elections were held in Cyprus in 1960. The House of Representatives was elected on 31 July 1960. [1] The Communal Chambers were also elected on 7 August. [2] In the House of Representatives 35 seats were elected by Greek Cypriots and 15 by Turkish Cypriots. [3] The result was a victory for the Patriotic Front, which won 30 of the ...
7 August – The Communal Chambers were elected, with the Patriotic Front winning the majority of seats in the Greek Chamber, whilst the Cyprus Turkish National Union won all seats in the Turkish Chamber. [3] 16 August – The country gained independence from the United Kingdom, with Makarios III becoming the first President of the Republic of ...
The Cyprus problem, also known as the Cyprus conflict, Cyprus issue, Cyprus dispute, or Cyprus question, is an ongoing dispute between the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot community in the north of the island of Cyprus, where troops of the Republic of Turkey are deployed. This dispute is an example of a protracted social conflict.
The Turkish invasion of Cyprus began on 20 July 1974, under Article 4 of the Guarantee Treaty of 1960 by Turkey, after failed UN meetings for international support. [9] The Guarantee Treaty allowed Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, if attempts to get multilateral support failed, to unilaterally intervene to restore democracy in Cyprus in ...
The 1960 parliamentary elections were contested by three parties and a number of independent candidates. The right-wing "Patriot Front" won 30 seats, left-wing AKEL won five seats while the Pancyprian Union of Fighters did not win any seats. No parliamentary elections were held in 1965 because of the prevailing intercommunal tension.
The treaty was augmented by the concomitant Treaty of Guarantee (1960), signed by Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom. The three powers reserved the right to act unilaterally, but the Treaty of Guarantee committed them to consult one another in any Cyprus-related crisis and to attempt to forge a unified course of action. [1]
Cyprus accession in the EU. 28 Feb 2008 – 28 Feb 2013: Christofias Government: Demetris Christofias (1946–2019) AKEL: Naval Base Explosion in Mari. 2008–2012 Cyprus talks. Aphrodite gas field discovery. Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. 2012 Cyprus terrorist plot. 2012–2013 Cypriot financial crisis. 28 Feb 2013 – 28 Feb 2018