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Links to non-governmental organizations, associations, societies, and groups in Cyprus and dealing with Cypriot issues, including scholarly societies, sports groups, voluntary and benevolent associations, and religious and charitable bodies.
General Disclaimer: The 1974 division of Cyprus into southern ("Greek") and northern ("Turkish") parts is not recognized by the United States Government, which continues to recognize the (predominantly Greek) Republic of Cyprus as the sole legitimate government for the entire island. Inclusion here of sites from or about the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus does not imply recognition by the United States or the Library of Congress.
Association for Cypriot,
Greek and Turkish Affairs (http://website.lineone.net/~acgta/)
Site of an organization designed to promote mutual understanding and respect between the Greek and Turkish populations of Cyprus, providing appropriate news stories and links.
Cyprus-American Archaeological Research Institute (http://www.caari.org)
Website of the chief institution conducting scholarly, artistic, and archeological research into Cyprus' classical and medieval past. The site contains information about current activities, programs, field trips and seminars, as well as links to other sites dealing with the past of Cyprus.
Cyprus Museum of Natural History (http://www.natmuseum.org.cy)
Website of the principal natural history museum in Nicosia, Cyprus.
European Institute of Cyprus (http://www.eic.ac.cy)
Cyprus-based organization for the study of Cyprus' integration into Europe and for the dissemination in Cyprus of news and information on European affairs. The site contains links to documents, news, related organizations, and Cypriot participation in the European Union.
MGSA: Modern
Greek Studies Association (http://www.humanities.uci.edu/classics/MGSA/index.html)
U.S.-based scholarly association representing academics, researchers, librarians, and scholars in all social science and humanities disciplines relating to Modern Greece, "Greek" Cyprus, and the Hellenic world. The site maintains an extensive series of links to Greek- and Hellenic-related websites, academic programs in Greek studies, publications, and fellowships in the field.
Middle East Studies Association
(MESA) (http://fp.arizona.edu/mesassoc/)
Homepage of the most important American-based "umbrella" scholarly organization representing researchers and scholars in all areas of study of Middle Eastern countries, languages, and civilizations, including Turkey, the Ottoman world, and the Turkish heritage of Cyprus. The site gives links to the association's members, publications, programs, and activities.
Western Policy Center (http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=topics.home&topic_id=109941)
Homepage of the Washington, DC-based organization dealing with current issues in the Eastern Mediterranean region the Middle East, and American policy initiatives in that part of the world. The site contains current news articles and information about recent and forthcoming Center activities.
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