An unofficial referendum on
enosis with Greece was held in Cyprus between 15 and 22 January 1950. voted in favor of
enosis and the
Kaynak: Cypriot Enosis referendum, 1950In response to the growing demand for
enosis, a number of Turkish Cypriots became convinced that the only way to protect their interests
Kaynak: Cyprus disputeachieving
enosis (union of the island with Greece) took place Turkey used this as a pretext to invade the northern portion of the island.
Kaynak: CyprusIt followed a right-wing nationalistic ideology and had the ultimate goal of achieving the
enosis (union) of Cyprus with Greece.
Kaynak: EOKA Bdeclaration of existence which was printed and distributed on 1 April 1955, EOKA also had a target of achieving
enosis (union of Cyprus with Greece).
Kaynak: EOKA