Abstract
Since the 1st of May 2004, Cyprus joined the European Union. This State represents one of the oldest civilizations of Europe and had less economic problems than the others eastern and central countries of the Union. The first aim of this entry was to reduce the division between the two parts of the Island: in the North, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (only recognized by Turkey) and in the Republic of Cyprus, in the south. Yet, today, the conflict is still alive. It is interesting to wonder how and why such a conflict has developed, in Europe.
