Cyprus
- Language
- Greek
- Anthem
- Hymn to Liberty
- Duration
- 0:45
- Status
- "Hymn to Freedom" remains the official national anthem of the Republic of Cyprus, though it is not recognized by the Turkish Cypriot community.
Cyprus National Anthem History
Hymn to Liberty · Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν
Following its independence in 1960, Cyprus faced years of debate over a national anthem, ultimately adopting Greece's "Hymn to Freedom" in 1966 through a unilateral decision by the Greek-Cypriot government. This anthem's use is not recognized by the Turkish Cypriot community.
Cyprus
Hymn to Liberty
History timeline
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1960
Cyprus declared independence, but the new nation's constitution did not enshrine a national anthem due to community disagreements.
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1966
On November 16, Greek members of government unilaterally adopted "Hymn to Freedom," Greece's national anthem, for Cyprus.
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2004
A UN-proposed peace plan, required for EU entry, included a new wordless anthem to be more inclusive of both communities.
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2004
Cypriot voters rejected the proposed peace plan, resulting in "Hymn to Freedom" remaining the national anthem.
Cyprus uniquely shares its national anthem, "Hymn to Freedom," with another sovereign nation, Greece.