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1960: Cyprus gains independence from the UK. A constitutional republic is established.
1963: Intercommunal fighting after the President Marakios' proposal to constitutional amendments. Turkish Cypriots opposed.
1964: UN peacekeepers were deployed on the island
1974: Greek military junta sponsors a coup against Marakios. Turkey intervenes militarily and takes over the northern thirds of Cyprus.
1983: Turks unilaterally proclaim the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
2003: Borders between North and South open for the first time in 30 years.
2004: UN referendum for reunification (the Annan Plan). It was rejected by the Greek community (75%) and endorsed by the Turkish community (65%). The Republic of Cyprus joins the EU
2008: Another checkpoint in the capital Nicosia is opened. The presidents on each side are discussing how to reunify the island.
3 September 2008: UN-sponsored talks resume.
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