Posts on the Topic Ottomans

Cyprus, an island in the Eastern Mediterranean, has a complex history marked by division due to historical events and nationalist movements among Greek and Turkish Cypriots. The 1974 conflict escalated with a coup d'état followed by Turkey's military intervention, leading...

Cyprus's rich cultural and religious tapestry is shaped by its strategic location and historical influences from various civilizations, with Greek Orthodox Christianity being predominant. Islam also has a significant presence among Turkish Cypriots, while minor religions like Baháʼí Faith, Roman...

The culture of Cyprus is a rich blend influenced by various civilizations, including Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and the British. Understanding family dynamics, language diversity (Greek in the south and Turkish in the north), religious practices, social etiquette, celebrations, cuisine...