The president, Dimitris Christofias, who have been in power ever since 2008.
Cyprus has a presidential republic.
Greek Cypriot or the Republic of Cyprus. There are two governments on Cyprus: the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus. While the North expressly claims that it is Turkish, the South does not make any religious or ethnic claims. In fact the border at Nicosia is open to Turkish Cypriots from the North who wish to take part in advantages that the government of Cyprus has, such as membership in the European Union. When people say the "Greek Cypriot government" they are referring to the Republic of Cyprus since it has a Greek Cypriot majority, but the government of the Republic of Cyprus is not exclusivist in any way. To specify in simple words, The "Turkish Republic of North Cyprus" it is reffered with " due to the fact that it is not regognised as a goverment or state what so ever by UN and international law
Yes, the Republic of Cyprus is led by a president who is both head of state and head of government. This position was formed ever since Cyprus' independence in 1960.
George S. Frangoudis has written: 'Self-government for Cyprus under British rule' -- subject(s): Cyprus, Politics and government
Akrotiri and Dhekelia is a British Overseas Territory on the island of Cyprus. Nicosia is the capital and seat of government of Cyprus.
Polyvios G. Polyviou has written: 'Cyprus' -- subject(s): History, Politics and government 'Cyprus, conflict and negotiation, 1960-1980' -- subject(s): Politics and government
The constitution of Cyprus says that the vice president of the republic must be Turkish Cypriot. So after the events of 1963 the Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government. Since then, there has not been a vice president in Cyprus.
Yes they can. The British High Commission in Cyprus gives the following information: "British and other foreign nationals who have entered Cyprus through the north (e.g. Ercan airport) are considered by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus to have entered Cyprus through an illegal port of entry. The Government of the Republic of Cyprus reserves the right to fine EU (including British) citizens for illegal entry if they cross into the south. In practice, their current policy is not to do so." This is correct.
Israel, Turkey, and Cyprus.
Cyprus has a presidential republic system of government. The President of Cyprus serves as both the head of state and the head of government, and is elected for a five-year term. The political system is characterized by a bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The island is also divided into two politically distinct regions, the Republic of Cyprus in the south and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the north, which is only recognized by Turkey.
Cyprus in the easternmost island
Cyprus is not prone to frequent natural disasters. The most common natural hazards on the island are wildfires and droughts. The government has measures in place to mitigate the impact of these events.