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Halil Onbaşı

Cyprus History

Key events from the history of Cyprus.

  1. 1960

    The Republic of Cyprus Founded

    On 16 August 1960, the Republic of Cyprus was officially established.

  2. 1963

    Intercommunal Conflict Begins

    The conflict that began in December 1963 profoundly affected relations between the island's two communities.

  3. 2003

    Checkpoints Open

    The opening of the first checkpoint on 23 April 2003 allowed the two communities to reconnect.