Cyprus and the European Union
Cyprus: A Presidential Republic
Cyprus is a presidential republic where the president holds both the positions of head of state and head of government.
Cyprus: An EU Member State
Cyprus became a full member of the European Union (EU) in 2004.
Cyprus' EU Membership and the Cyprus Problem
Despite being a divided country, the entire island of Cyprus is considered to be part of the EU. However, EU legislation is suspended in Northern Cyprus until a final settlement of the Cyprus problem is reached.
Cyprus' EU Timeline
- 2004 - Cyprus joins the EU but does so as a divided island.
- 2008 - Cyprus adopts the euro.
- Ledra Street crossing between the two parts of Nicosia opens.
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