6. History of Cyprus The Greek and Turkish Cypriots demolish barriers that divide the old city of Nicosia. Cyprus becomes one of the 10 new states in the EU. The Turkish Cypriots establish independent administration in part of Cyprus after a war. Cyprus gains its independence after many years. Cyprus got annexed by Britain after 300 years of the Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire attacked Cyprus at will and after a long war they took over it. The Romans beat the Egyptians and it got annexed by Rome.. Egypt conquers Cyprus but looses it to the Persians soon after 2007 2004 1975 1960 1914 1570 58 BC 500 BC Greek and Turkish Cypriots demolish barriers Cyprus Becomes Part of EU Turkish Cypriots establish independent administration Cyprus Independence Annexed By Britain Ottomans Take Over Annexed By Rome Egypt Conquer Cyprus