Cyprus, humm never heard of it. So I did some checking out on this place and for all others that don't know, here is some info.
Independence from the UK was approved in 1960 with constitutional guarantees by the Greek Cypriot majority to the Turkish Cypriot minority. In 1974, a Greek-sponsored attempt to seize the government was met by military intervention from Turkey, which soon controlled almost 40% of the island. In 1983, the Turkish-held area declared itself the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus", but it is recognized only by Turkey. UN-led talks on the status of Cyprus resumed in December 1999 to prepare the ground for meaningful negotiations leading to a comprehensive settlement.
Last time I went there I was told to stop taking pictures of the border by the police. That was the Greek side. It's quite difficult to argue wearing just shorts & sandles, and driving a hired SEAT.
Jusk kidding.. Where did you go?
