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History · Northern Cyprus (TRNC)

The history of the 8 Turkic states, each under its own flag: states, battles and turning points.

HistoryOttoman conquest of Cyprus (1570-1571)The Ottoman capture of Cyprus from Venice under Sultan Selim II, with which the history of the Turkish Cypriots begins.Read more →
HistoryBloody Christmas (1963) and Erenköy (1964)The intercommunal violence of 1963–1964 that confined Turkish Cypriots to enclaves, including the Erenköy resistance of 1964.Read more →
HistoryThe events of 1974 and the division of the islandAfter a coup backed by the Greek junta, Türkiye launched a military operation on the island (the "Cyprus Peace Operation" in Türkiye), and the island was effectively divided.Read more →
HistoryProclamation of the TRNC (15 November 1983)On 15 November 1983 the Turkish Cypriots proclaimed the independent Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the north of the island.Read more →