Cypriot nationalism

Not to be confused with Greek Cypriot nationalism or Turkish Cypriot nationalism.
Flag of Cyprus.

Cypriot nationalism, also known as Cypriotism, refers to one of the nationalisms of Cyprus, a shared identity of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots highlighting shared economic, political and social rights.[1] Cypriot nationalism supports the reunification of Cyprus under a federation and the end of foreign interference (by Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom).[1] Variants of this nationalism have been espoused by the left-wing Reformist Workers' Party (AKEL) and the liberal United Democrats (EDI).[1]

The successful Turkish invasion of Cyprus (1974) led to the marginalisation of Greek Cypriot nationalism and rise of Cypriotism, in opposition to Greek Cypriot and Greek Turkish nationalism.[2] Cypriotism and Greek Cypriot nationalism contrasts, with opposing views on Cyprus dispute causes and solution perspectives, corresponding to left-right political opposition.[2] The slogan for Cypriotism is "Cyprus belongs to its people", while for Greek Cypriot nationalism it is "Cyprus belongs to Greece".[2]

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  1. 1 2 3 Hay & Menon 2007, p. 125.
  2. 1 2 3 Madianou 2012, p. 40.

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