Cyprus, an unprecedented case in Europe

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Greek Cypriots march peacefully along the medieval ramparts that surround the divided capital of Nicosia, during a rally in favor of the reunification of the island April 24, 2021. © YIANNIS KOURTOGLOU / REUTERS

By: Romain Auzouy

21 mins

From this Tuesday, April 27, 2021, an informal meeting of the parties to the Cypriot conflict is due to begin in Geneva (Switzerland).

Since 1974, the island has been divided into two: in the north, a Turkish Republic recognized only by Ankara, the rest of the territory - around 80% - being populated by Greek Cypriots and belonging to the European Union.

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How has Cyprus become one of the challenges of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's conquest?

How can this conflict evolve?

Reunification, two-state solution, status quo?

What role for international organizations (European Union and United Nations)?

With our guest 

Joëlle Dalègre

, senior lecturer at INALCO specializing in Greek-Turkish relations.

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  • Cyprus

  • Turkey

  • Greece

  • UN

  • Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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