I have never been to this island, but I know its history is long and varied. On this date in 1960, the island nation of Cyprus became a republic, thus making its constitution effective. This did not mean instant peace, however. The 1960’s saw extreme unrest, and in 1974, there was a military coup led by the Turkish army. It appears that unrest still exists today.
For more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus
http://www.rivierahotel-northcyprus.com/cyprus_history/Historical11.htm
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