In This Story: CyprusCyprus, officially called the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean. Another nearly 4% of the island’s area is covered by a UN buffer zone. The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, remain under the UK’s control according to the London and Zürich Agreements. The Republic of Cyprus has been a member of the Commonwealth since 1961 and joined the European Union on 1 May 2004. 2 Recent Items: Cyprus

Source: Daily Mail February 10, 2023 23:10 UTC