Question

How did the foundation of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 as the joint state of the two communities followed on the London and Zurich Agreements change the relations between Turkey and Greece?

Answer 1

The new Republic’s security was assured by Turkey, the UK, and Greece under the Treaty of Guarantee against constitutional violations. Also, under another treaty, the Treaty of Alliance, in addition to the provision for 950 Greek troops, 650 Turkish troops would redeploy for the first time since they departed in 1878. The Turkish flag would be flown in Cyprus again.