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GOVERNMENT
The Republic of Cyprus gained its independence from Britain in 1960. Cyprus has a population of approximately 750000. (81.9% Greek Cypriots and 18.1% Turkish Cypriots). This was the latest scenario in a succession of major acts in which the island featured, because of its geographical position - attracting foreign invaders and colonizers throughout its history that can be traced back to the sixth millennium B.C. But it was not destined to be the last act. Once again, it was foreign intervention that brought it about: in 1974 the dictators who then ruled Greece staged an abortive coup against Archbishop Makarios, then President of Cyprus, and Turkey launched an invasion "to restore constitutional order". Twenty two years on, 37% of the island still remains under the invaders' occupation in defiance of United Nations Resolutions of unequivocal substance. And the "Cyprus Problem" has become a major dispute in the sensitive Middle East. This compilation includes facts and figures, business and general information on Cyprus which should be useful to editors, politicians, diplomats, tourists, economists and business travellers for quick and reliable reference. Cyprus is an independent sovereign Republic with a presidential system of government. Under the 1960 Constitution, executive power is exercised by the President of the Republic, elected by universal suffrage for a five-year term of office. The President exercises executive power through a Council of Ministers appointed by him. Ministers may be chosen from outside the House of Representatives. LegislatureThe legislative authority in the Republic is exercised by the House of Representatives now consisting of eighty members (56 of whom are to be Greek Cypriots and 24 Turkish Cypriots) elected by universal suffrage for a five - year term. At the time of its establishment the House consisted of 50 members, 35 of whom were to be Greek Cypriots and 15 Turkish Cypriots. According to the Constitution the ratio is 70% Greek Cypriots and 30% Turkish Cypriots. Following the withdrawal of the Turkish Cypriot members the House has been functioning only with the Greek Cypriot members. The Maronites , Armenian and Latin minorities also elect representatives who attend meetings without a right of participation in the deliberations. They are consulted in matters concerning particular affairs of their respective religious groups. Parliamentary Committees of the House of RepresentativesEvery bill which is introduced in the House is referred by the President for examination by the appropriate parliamentary committee of the House. The introduction of the bill in the House is a formal stage intended only to give the House notice that the bill has been introduced. The Parliamentary committees are set up by the Committee of Selection which consists of the President of the House as chairman, the Vice-President of the House as vice-chairman, and eight other members elected by the House. On appointing the members of the parliamentary committees, the Committee of Selection appoints, at the same time, the chairman of each committee as well as the member who will be replacing him in case of temporary absence or incapacity. The committees of the House are representative in the sense that political parties are adequately represented on them in proportion to the total number of their seats in the House. The parliamentary committees of the House generally correspond to the Ministries of the Government and are set up to consider every bill or private bill or any other particular matter that may be referred to them by the House. JudiciaryThe administration of justice is exercised by the island's separate and independent Judiciary. Under the 1960 Constitution and other legislation in force, the following judicial institutions have been established: The Supreme Court of the Republic, The Assize Courts and District Courts. Independent OfficesIn the Republic there are also Independent Offices which do not come under any Ministry. These are: The Law Office, the Audit Office of the Republic, the Public Service Commission, the Planning Bureau, the Educational Service Commission, and the Office of the Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsman). International StatusThe Republic of Cyprus is a member of the United Nations Organization and U.N. Agencies. The Republic of Cyprus is a member of the Non-Aligned Movement, being a founder member through the pioneer contribution of its first President, the late Archbishop Makarios. Cyprus is a member of the Council of Europe and is linked with the European Union through a Customs Union Agreement . The Cyprus Republic is also a member of the Commonwealth composed of former British colonies.
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