Why is EU and Turkish interests in Cyprus?

Well to make it short, there are mainly two ethnic populations in Cyprus. The greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots. ( Greek Cypriots are majority on the island). read more

In 1974, the Turkish army invaded the northern part of the island and formed what is actually called the “Turkish republic of northern Cyprus” only recognised as such by turkey. The south of the island is the “Republic of Cyprus” and is a part of the European union, the European Union does not recognize the “Turkish republic of Cyprus” and considers it as Occupied territories of the southern republic. read more

Northern Cyprus is legally part of the EU, but law is suspended due to north being under the control of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which the EU does not recognise. The North uses the Turkish lira instead of the euro, although the euro circulates alongside the lira and other currencies. read more