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The island will remain divided and militarised as it accedes to the European Union (Photo: European Commission)

Cyprus to enter EU divided

The majority of Greek Cypriots have rejected the UN plan to reunify the island before the island enters the EU on 1 May.

The result, which means that EU law will only apply to the south of the island after EU accession, is a strong disappointment to both the European Union and the UN.

"A unique opportunity to bring about a solution to the long-lasting Cyprus issue has been missed", the European Commission said in a statement.

The island will remain "divided and militarise...

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The island will remain divided and militarised as it accedes to the European Union (Photo: European Commission)

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