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  Cyprus Europe - Mediterranean Sea, Pictures, Travel Maps
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily and Sardinia).
Although only the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot-controlled "Republic of Cyprus" joined the EU on 1 May 2004, every Cypriot carrying a Cyprus passport have the status of a European citizen.
In 1983, the Turkish-held area declared itself the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," but it is recognized only by Turkey.
cyprus.europe-countries.com   (2014 words)

  
  Snapshot of Europe: Cyprus
The Republic of Cyprus (Greek: Kypros; Turkish: Kıbrıs) is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, 113 kilometres (70 miles) south of Turkey and around 120 km west of the Syrian coast.
Cyprus is geographically in Western Asia (or the Near East), though politically and culturally it is considered as being in Europe.
The Republic of Cyprus is the internationally recognised government of the island, and it controls the southern two-thirds of the island.
www.sheppardsoftware.com /Europeweb/snapshot/Snapshot-Europe9.htm   (323 words)

  
 Turkish Cypriot parties form new coalition government - iht,europe,Cyprus Government - Europe - International Herald ...
NICOSIA, Cyprus Turkish Cypriot parties formed a new coalition government Saturday in the breakaway republic in the north of the divided island, officials said.
Cyprus has been divided into a Turkish-dominated north and Greek-led south since 1974, when Turkey sent troops to the island following a short-lived coup staged by supporters of union with Greece.
Turkish Cyprus is a favorite national cause for Turks, and nationalists decry any concessions on the island as tantamount to treason.
www.iht.com /articles/ap/2006/09/23/europe/EU_POL_Cyprus_Government.php   (361 words)

  
 Worldworx Travel - Safety - Europe - Cyprus
The government of the Republic of Cyprus is the internationally recognized authority on the island but, in practice, its control extends only to the Greek Cypriot southern part of the island.
While civil disorder is uncommon in Cyprus, demonstrations sometimes occur, and there have been occasional violent incidents along the "green line" dividing the two sides of the island.
Road safety conditions in north Cyprus (the Turkish-Cypriot administered areas) are similar to conditions in the south, except that the road network is less developed.
www.worldworx.tv /safety/europe/cyprus/index.htm   (1178 words)

  
 Famagusta Viewpoint, Cyprus, Europe - lastminute.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Where the major port of Cyprus once bustled, cows walk nonchalantly across grass-covered tarmac roads, the Romanesque cathedral built by the Lusignan kings in the 13th century stands silent and thousands of hotel rooms in what was once Cyprus' largest international resort sit unused and decaying.
It is an eerie experience to view all this through a pair of binoculars, but a tragedy for those whose families were left behind in the Turkish invasion and who subsequently went missing, as well as for all the residents of Famagusta who have lost their homes, all their possessions and their family records.
Cyprus is becoming established as a winter destination with both Platres and Kakopetria conveniently placed for the skiing season on Mount Olympus.
www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Europe/Cyprus/WOW-Attraction-50874.html   (348 words)

  
 VIEWPOINT: Why EU enlargement will be a 'win-win' situation for Cyprus, Greece and Turkey
Cyprus' offshore sector, which will be brought into line with the acquis, will contribute to the effective policing of money-laundering in our region and will offer opportunities to European companies for investment and management in Africa, the Middle East, Russia and Central Asia.
Cyprus will be the external border of the EU in the Eastern Mediterranean and will help combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
As long as there is no solution, the territory of Cyprus as a whole will belong to the Union but the acquis will be applied only in the areas controlled by the Cyprus Government, a situation similar, although not identical, to that prevailing in West Germany before unification.
www.europeanvoice.com /archive/article.asp?id=13656   (2048 words)

  
 Islam, Turkey and Cyprus in Europe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Turkey’s imbroglio with Cyprus, a million strong nation, a member of the E U since May 2004, started in 1960s when it began to support Turkish Cypriots in the Northern part of the island against the Greek Cypriots.
The latter is faced with the problems of the presence of Turkish troops in the North, and inability to use sea lanes and air space of that part of the island.
Geographically, Turkey is more in Asia than in Europe but apparently has greater attraction for the West; its modernity, higher economic standards, democratic politics, and with that the secular ethos.
www.observerindia.com /analysis/A348.htm   (877 words)

  
 Cyprus travel guide - Wikitravel
Cyprus (Greek Κυπρος, Turkish Kıbrıs, [1]) is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey.
Cyprus' close historic links with the United Kingdom and large numbers of British tourists mean that English is very widely spoken (and well), especially in the Greek-Cypriot South.
Cyprus' climate and natural advantages mean that there is always a steady supply of travellers seeking employment and residency on the island.
wikitravel.org /en/Cyprus   (1729 words)

  
 Cyprus Hotels by SmartStays - Lowest room rates and hotel reservations for Cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Cyprus is the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite or Venus, the goddess of love and beauty spelling travellers to pay her admire.
Cyprus offers visitors, singles to honeymooners, ancient lovers to nature friends, a compact world of alluring beaches and fragrant mountain peaks, vineyards studded with olive trees and ancient ruins that stir the imagination, citrus groves and old stone villages where sweet wine flows as freely as conversations at the local café.
It is the capital and largest city of Cyprus, where seats the government and centre of business.
www.smartstays.com /cyprus   (606 words)

  
 Economy of Cyprus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cyprus is classified among the high-income countries, with a per capita income of CY£9,477 in 2004.
The success of Cyprus in the economic sphere is attributed, inter alia, to the adoption of a market oriented economic system, the pursuance of sound macroeconomic policies by the government as well as the existence of a dynamic and flexible entrepreneurship and a highly educated labour force.
Cyprus’ participation in the Union’s internal market, an area where free movement of goods, services, persons and goods is ensured, will lead in the long term to a more efficient allocation of factors of production towards activities in which Cyprus possesses comparative advantages.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Economy_of_Cyprus   (2635 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Europe | Cyprus 'spurns historic chance'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Cyprus has missed an historic opportunity to resolve 30 years of division, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has said.
Mr Annan was reacting to the Greek Cypriots' overwhelming rejection of a UN plan to reunite the island; Turkish Cypriots voted in favour of the move.
Both sides had to approve the proposals for Cyprus to be reunified in time for EU membership.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/europe/3656753.stm   (680 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Europe | Turkish crash looms for Europe
The problems of Cyprus and Turkey are intertwined for the EU European politicians and diplomats have been alert to this much-heralded "train crash" since early this year but as an EU end-of-year deadline looms, no-one seems sure whether or how the crash can be avoided.
The divided island of Cyprus, which joined the EU in 2004, is the immediate cause of this looming dispute.
Turkey, which has had troops in northern Cyprus since 1974 (when it invaded the island in response to a short-lived Greek coup) does not recognise the Republic of Cyprus.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/europe/5314194.stm   (1082 words)

  
 Cyprus Airways slashes fares to Europe | Cyprus Airways   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Air fares from Dubai to Europe are tumbling to their lowest levels in years with Cyprus Airways the latest to slash ticket prices.
Cyprus Airways is responding to the market needs and demands, but the real winner from this is, of course, the travelling public.
Cyprus Airways also flies to Cyprus twice a week from Bahrain as it does from Saudi Arabia where fares are also being re-assessed.
www.ameinfo.com /17584.html   (682 words)

  
 Post Europe Cyprus: No Longer a Jewel In the Mediterranean Crown
Cyprus is a little island with a big ego; its people somewhat conceited and aggressive.
Cyprus in its time has been variously handed over as a battle prize to glorious warriors, and a pawn in political intrigues.
Little did many Americans know that Cyprus was used as a preparation point for some of their troops to invade Iraq that same year.
www.escapeartist.com /efam/82/Post_Europe_Cyprus.html   (3144 words)

  
 cyprus and europe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Cyprus is a member of the "first wave" of applicants because it is the only applicant country that meets the Maastricht criteria for accession to the EU and as your very well illustrated map shows, has the highest per capita income of any of the applicant countries and indeed higher than some member states.
For the record, Cyprus signed the Association Agreement with the European Community back in 1972 as a single and united country and signed the Customs Union Protocol in 1987.
Attempts to keep Cyprus out of the Union simply because of the invasion of Cyprus by Turkey in 1974 and the continued occupation of almost half of the island, are totally unethical and contrary to European laws and principles.
www.lobbyforcyprus.org /letters/letters1998/cyprus_europe.htm   (143 words)

  
 Travel to Cyprus. Car rental travel in Cyprus from Auto Europe.
Cyprus is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean, and the rich history of the island of Cyprus provides a cultural experience heavily influenced by Europe and the Middle East.
Cyprus has grown as a winter destination as of late: the Troodos mountains rise to almost 7000 feet making it an exceptional skiing destination.
Cyprus is 8 hours ahead of Eastern Time in the United States and Canada.
www.autoeurope.com /guides/Cyprus/Cyprus_guide.cfm   (557 words)

  
 World Travel Tips - Europe - Cyprus
Summary: Cyprus is in the Middle East, an island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey, and is a central plain with mountains to the north and south, and scattered but significant plains along southern coast, with a UN controlled buffer zone between northern and southern halves.
The Greek Cypriot economy is prosperous but highly susceptible to external shocks such as swings in tourist arrivals, and remains based on agriculture and Turkish-funded economic development.
In addition to the grapes, the Folk Art Museum, where you can shop for local handicrafts, and the Cyprus Medieval Museum, housed in the 14th century Limassol Castle, are places to keep you busy, other than the beaches and the nearby Troodos Mountains.
www.worldtraveltips.net /europe/view.cgi?country=Cyprus   (608 words)

  
 Cyprus, Europe
Cyprus Tourism Organization - comprehensive information on Cyprus; including an overview of the island, its people, history, archaeology and practical travel information.
Cyprus [geocities.com] - background information on the country and its political and economic situation.
U.S. Library of Congress Country Study - Cyprus - comprehensive introduction to the country; includes a country profile, and sections on history, geography, society, economy, and government.
www.partyguideonline.com /location/europe/Cyprus.html   (135 words)

  
 Cyprus Europe Birding Recreation
must be safeguarded, but at the same time Turkey must completely fulfill its obligations towards Europe and all the member-states, therefore Cyprus as well...
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Zurich treaties, it means denial of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC...
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Recreation/Birding/Europe/Cyprus   (375 words)

  
 Cyprus Forums - Topix
The aparteid in the occuppied areas of Cyprus
Why Cyprus cannot afford to exclude its Turkish...
Bones of Cyprus missing unearthed and UN dna pr...
www.topix.net /forum/world/cyprus   (436 words)

  
 Cyprus Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Touched by myriad cultures, Cyprus is passionately aware of its identity.
Less of a castle and more a fortified tower house, Kolossi Castle perches incongruously between the vineyards and houses of the village of the same name.
Immerse yourself in a culture that draws on Europe, the Middle East, and 9000 years of constant invasion.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/cyprus   (134 words)

  
 World - Europe - Cyprus Italy hotels exchange links - free travel reciprocal links - hotels - travel related links
Cyprus property centre includes all the information you need for moving to Cyprus.
The Olympians Latchi Beach villa is a group of 11 luxury beach villas on the beach at Paphos, Cyprus ideal for family holidays.
In the centre of tourist area of Larnaca, only 100 meters from the warm sands along the safe and shallow sea at Larnaca bay.
www.travelplan.it /en/world_europe_cyprus_153882P1.htm   (381 words)

  
 Cyprus :: europe to produce new cyprus plan
European constitutional experts have reportedly prepared a new Cyprus plan as an alternative to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s plan, and the plan is expected to be presented in a month’s time to Ankara, Athens, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and the Greek Cypriot administration.
I mean, a plan from Europe is something that GCs are not likely to reject, for psychological reasons, if nothing else...
In order to find a lasting solution to Cyprus, there has to be exist many derogations to EU law, which I believe EU will hesitate to give.
www.cyprus-forum.com /cyprus963.html   (698 words)

  
 Travelling Europe,Cyprus
Why not try Cyprus; it has a varied landscape of rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, rocky hills and forest-covered mountains.
As Cyprus will join the European Union in 2004, the European Commission has prepared some useful information on the country.
A brief overview of your travel options in Cyprus, including the telephone number and email address of the bus company in Nicosia.
europa.eu /youth/travelling_europe/index_cy_en.html   (327 words)

  
 For Europe (Cyprus) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The coalition For Europe (Greek: Για την Ευρώπη)) of Cyprus was founded by Yiannakis Matsis specifically to contest the 2004 European Parliamentary Elections.
Yiannakis Matsis is a former (1993-1997) President of the right-wing Democratic Rally (DISY), but disagreed with the party's support for the Annan Plan and decided to fight the elections on a separate ticket.
The coalition received 36,112 votes (10.8%) and Matsis was elected as an MEP by a margin of just 37 votes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/For_Europe_(Cyprus)   (199 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Europe | Cyprus ruling coalition wins poll   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
For the first time in decades, some 270 of the ethnic Turks living in the Greek-held part of Cyprus were allowed to vote and contest the election.
The communist Akel opposed the UN plan to reunite Cyprus but according to the Associated Press news agency, hundreds of the party's supporters had gathered in the streets, chanting: "The Turks of Cyprus are not our enemies, they are our brothers."
A second term for him would effectively rule out any future hopes of a settlement along the lines proposed by the international community, she says.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/europe/5001750.stm   (352 words)

  
 Cyprus Travel - Map of Cyprus and vacation guide
Good but inexpensive wines accompany this lingering repast, and as a finale, try a local brandy with a cup of Cypriot coffee.
Whether its in Spain, France, Italy, UK or anywhere throughout Europe, Auto Europe is the place for all your car hire needs.
Gay Pride Reykjavik 2006: Iceland is lauded for its egalitarian approach to social and employment rights for gay men and women, and the annual Gay Pride celebrations held in the second week of August highlight how far the cause of gay rights has come in one generation.
www.europeetravel.com /cyprus   (544 words)

  
 Cyprus :: Does Europe Want Turkey In The EU?
It is very clear that some EU members does not want Turkey to join, so they will use every method at their disposal, even by granting Cyprus membership, when the island was divided, with an occupational force.
They see Turkey as a 3rd World country, and to some degree, that is true, and they don't want Turkey to give the "EU Neighbourhood" a bad name.
cyprus was accepted in the EU primarily bc of a big bargain that greece did for us, in helisnki, a number of years ago.
www.cyprus-forum.com /cyprus7824.html   (698 words)

  
 GMO-free Europe: Cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
In Cyprus the authorities of the Municipality of Larnaka, the Municipality of Egkomi and the Municipality of Yermasogeia have passed declarations GMO free zones.
The Municipalities of Strovolos, Latsia and Ayios Athanasios are planning to pass declarations soon.
The Association of Organic Farmers in Cyprus have started a campaign for the following petition, which is being supporter by a large number of Organisations, Citizens Movements and other bodies.
www.gmofree-europe.org /countries/Cyprus.htm   (116 words)

  
 Destinations - Europe - Cyprus :: Useful Villa, Accommodation and Travel Sites :: Destinations - Europe - Cyprus
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Cyprus property for sale from best of Cyprus properties.
Best of Cyprus properties provide large collections of property in Cyprus to buy including villas, apartments, houses and other properties for sale.
www.premier-holidays.com /info/destinations-europe-cyprus.aspx   (245 words)

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