When will Cyprus be 1?

Answer 1

Maybe when the Turkish join the EU the borders will come down but I don't think that will be anytime soon

Answer 2

That's a fantastic answer from The MightyAtom.

I thought I would add this:

There have been several proposals for the reunification of Cyprus, but every proposal has broken down during negotiations. As you know, Britain presented independence to Cyprus in 1960. This left the island slightly unstable and unprotected. In 1974, Turkey invaded with a massive force, occupied the northern part of the island, forced out the Greek Cypriot residents and declared the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

It's caused a lot of tension between the Greeks and Turkish, but Turkey has kept a massive military presence since they illegally invaded.

Recently, Kofi Annan brokered a solution to unite the residents, but the Greek Politicians really want the property in the North returned to the original pre-1974 residents. Turkey said no & that halted the plan.

The only way forward, would be for the G8 members to pressure Turkey. That really means US/UK interest, as they run the G8 (and the G8 dominates the UN, who have the power to sort this out.)

But the US/UK can't upset Turkey. Firstly, there are more critical issues in the world than Cyprus, but also Turkey is the closest Muslim nation to the west and Israel - that's rare. Upsetting them would look very bad and the west would lose a supporting Muslim voice. Plus they let US military planes use their airspace and might be part of the EU soon, so need to stay close to the UK.

So the short answer is, Cyprus will not see reunification and become one nation again for a long time.

Answer 3

Its really a matter for the inhabitants of Cyprus. I do not really think this problem can be resolved from outside. Perhaps when the north of Cyprus see for themselves the benefits of being a member of the EU, as is the case with south Cyprus, then maybe they will come to their senses. Problem is history. People have got to see that history is a foreign place and to go there and stir up old hatreds is not going to solve anything, it only makes things worse. We all do this by the way not just the Turks and Greeks. So lets stop it now!

Answer 4

Cyprus will be free and united when the Turkish army leaves. The people of Cyprus is not antagonistic with each other. What is needed is for the foreign occupation army to be removed. There internal issues that need to be resolved but nothing can be accomplished unless ALL of the occupying army leaves.

Answer 5

It is my question too!!I am hoping very soon. It is about time to return the illegaly holded land to the Cypriots, who had their houses and families there! The problem is that Turkey doesn't seem to want to let it go as Turkey always liked to steal things from other countries as their mainland is very poor and they have nothing interesting to offer so they captured a part of Cyprus, a part of Syria with very fertile ground, a part of Greece (Instabul and the islands Imbre and Tenedos) and so on. With their minds staying back 200 years ago and their civilisation growing as fast as the turtle walks, i don't see the solution coming easily!

Answer 6

There is every chance that this will happen in the near future, especially with pressures in the rght places.

$5 to any American on here, without looking it up, who knows what this is all about and where Cyprus is.

Answer 7

it's so cool that you asked this question. i just came back from 2 weeks in Cyprus last week (to the UK) and my eyes were opened from talking to some Cypriot people.

The capital city Nikosia is the only remaining divided city in Europe. It is every bit as divided as Berlin was, complete with wall through it, and armed soldiers with big guns preventing people crossing. This is an island in Europe with two totally separate and quite antagonistic groups residing in each half.

The shocking thing, is that we were told about Berlin at (UK) school, but not Cyprus.

Cyprus used to be a British colony, but strived for, and gained, its independence over 30 years ago. In the late 70s it was attacked by Turkey, who gained a minority percentage of the land, and part of the capital city, which has been divided, under armed guard ever since.

Cyprus joined the EU two years ago, and apparantly many Cypriots thought this would help them to get recongition and help for their plight. Two years on, I'm told that many are disillusioned with the lack of support from other EU nations, including Britain, about their occupation.

When will Cyprus be 1? I don't have the answer to that, but I am so glad you asked the question, because I think that is an important step in finding the solution. I believe it needs to be brought to attention, as these wonderful Cypriot people may be feeling their struggle is ignored and overlooked, right in the heart of Europe, and I think they need our recognition and our help.

When enough people spoke out about it, the Berlin wall came down, but only because they realised it was there.

Answer 8

why is cyprus 2 now?

Answer 9

from what i have read of the situation when the greek population see that there is nothing to be gained from the current situation and take a less hardline approach i understand the difficulty in this but someone has to bend its easier for the turkish but it still has to happen

Answer 10

Dont see that happening,any sooner than ireland being one ,its a long way off.