This situation came about after a Turkish invasion of the island in 1974 and a unilateral declaration of independence for the north in 1983 .
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is a self - proclaimed state on the part of the island occupied by Turkey .
This situation came about after a state invasion of the island in 1974 and a unilateral declaration of independence for the north in 1983 .
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is a self - proclaimed state on the part of the island occupied by Turkey .