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 …

4 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 …

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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 …

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 …

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The southern Greek Cypriot side is thought of as the government-controlled area, whilst the northern Turkish Cypriot side is regarded as the non-government-controlled area.

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 …

Mar 2, 2026 · Stay on top of Cyprus latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Major Industries. On the Greek Cypriot side, beyond a significant sector of light industry, the tourism and services sectors have been growing very rapidly. Cyprus has become a fairly typical …