Which countries support Cyprus?

Cyprus has historically followed a non-aligned foreign policy, although it increasingly identifies with the West in its cultural affinities and trade patterns, and maintains close relations with the European Union, Greece, Armenia, Lebanon, and Russia.

Does UK still own Cyprus?

Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1960, after 82 years of British control. The two countries now enjoy warm relations, however the continuing British sovereignty of the Akrotiri and Dhekelia Sovereign Base Areas has continued to divide Cypriots.

Is there a deal for Cyprus reunification?

No reunification deal yet for Cyprus. One of the world’s most intractable conflicts will remain unresolved for now, after recent talks in Geneva between representatives of Greek and Turkish Cypriots achieved little in the way of progress. Nevertheless, the very fact that talks are taking place at all is noteworthy.

Should Cypriots be united with the Greeks?

Cyprus was one of the few historically Hellenic places that remained largely Hellenic after the fall of the Roman Empire (Eastern). All Greeks should be united under one government regardless of origin, be they Pontic, Cretan, Cypriot, Athenian, etc. Unfortunately the Greek state is weak in multiple meanings of the word, so union is undesirable.

What would happen if Cyprus joined Greece?

There is no point for Cyprus to join Greece, we are better as a small independent nation, no economic advantages or military to be gained. If that ever happens, it will only be the southern part of Cyprus that would join Greece. The northern part of Cyprus would then either go to Turkey, or remain independant.

Is reunification a realistic option for Northern Ireland?

But reunification has always remained an aspiration for Irish nationalists in Northern Ireland and political parties in the Republic —without any clear path to fruition. Now, nearly a century after the island was divided, reunification is back on the agenda as a realistic possibility and not just a long term goal.