1960: Cyprus gains independence from Britain after Greeks and Turks agree on a constitution.
1974-75: Greek junta attempts coup against President Makarios. Turkish forces occupy a third of the island which is partitioned by UN ceasefire.
1983: Peace talks suspended. Turks declare Republic of Northern Cyprus.
1997: Failure of UN-mediated peace talks.
2001: Turkey threatens to annex the north if Cyprus joins the EU.
2002: UN presents power-sharing plan.
2004: Greek side rejects UN reunification deal, joins EU.
2006: EU-Turkey talks on Cyprus collapse.
2012: Cyprus banking crisis requires €10 billion (Dh4.1 billion) bailout
2015: Talks resume.
2016: Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders make joint New Year’s address, raising hopes of peace deal.
— Telegraph Newspapers Limited, London 2016
