l_english: # National Spirits CYP_division_of_the_island: "The Divided Island" CYP_division_of_the_island_desc: "The Green Line cuts Cyprus in two. Northern Cyprus remains under Turkish occupation and the Republic's authority ends at a UN-monitored buffer zone. The unresolved division drains political will and keeps a portion of the population and territory out of reach." CYP_eu_membership: "EU Member State" CYP_eu_membership_desc: "Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004, gaining access to the single market, structural funds, and a framework of political backing from Nicosia's partners in Brussels. Membership shapes the island's economic trajectory and diplomatic posture." CYP_offshore_gas: "East Med Gas Fields" CYP_offshore_gas_desc: "Exploration blocks in Exclusive Economic Zone waters have confirmed commercially viable gas reserves. Extraction revenue and licensing deals bring a new stream of income and complicate relations with Turkey, which contests parts of the zone." CYP_financial_center: "Regional Financial Hub" CYP_financial_center_desc: "Cyprus has developed a reputation as a low-tax jurisdiction for holding companies, shipping registries, and international capital flows. The sector brings in substantial service income but attracts scrutiny over transparency." CYP_tourism_economy: "Tourism-Driven Economy" CYP_tourism_economy_desc: "Sun, coast, and antiquity draw millions of visitors each year. Tourism is a cornerstone of Cypriot GDP, supporting hospitality and retail while smoothing some of the import pressure from a consumption-heavy economy." CYP_foreign_investment_wave: "Foreign Investment Drive" CYP_foreign_investment_wave_desc: "An active programme of tax incentives, investor visas, and bilateral guarantees has opened a short window of elevated foreign direct investment. New capital is flowing into services, real estate, and light manufacturing." # Decisions CYP_develop_offshore_gas: "Develop Offshore Gas Fields" CYP_develop_offshore_gas_desc: "Commission survey work and commit licensing contracts to bring East Med gas blocks into production. The investment is substantial, but successful development will provide a long-term income stream and reinforce Cypriot claims over its Exclusive Economic Zone." CYP_eu_accession_push: "EU Deepening Initiative" CYP_eu_accession_push_desc: "Cyprus engages Brussels and key member states on full participation in EU integration processes, from Schengen candidacy to Eurozone consolidation. Sustained lobbying builds Greek and European goodwill toward Nicosia's position on the island dispute." CYP_eu_accession_push_cooldown: "EU Deepening Initiative on Cooldown" CYP_bicommunal_talks: "Bicommunal Talks" CYP_bicommunal_talks_desc: "Invite representatives from Northern Cyprus to a structured dialogue under UN auspices. Progress is rarely dramatic, but sustained contact keeps a settlement path open and signals to Greece and Europe that Nicosia is acting in good faith." CYP_bicommunal_talks_cooldown: "Bicommunal Talks on Cooldown" CYP_court_foreign_investment: "Court Foreign Investment" CYP_court_foreign_investment_desc: "Offer targeted incentives to foreign companies considering Cyprus as a base of operations. The initial package costs treasury funds, but successful attraction of capital raises service-sector income and broadens the tax base for a limited period." CYP_court_foreign_investment_cooldown: "Court Foreign Investment on Cooldown" CYP_mobilize_greek_cypriots: "Rally the Greek-Cypriot Community" CYP_mobilize_greek_cypriots_desc: "Direct state resources toward civic associations, the Church, and the diaspora to shore up support for the Republic's vision of the island. A confident, organised Greek-Cypriot community strengthens Nicosia's hand in the contest over Cyprus's future." CYP_mobilize_greek_cypriots_cooldown: "Rally the Greek-Cypriot Community on Cooldown" CYP_outreach_to_north: "Reach Across the Green Line" CYP_outreach_to_north_desc: "Fund cross-community projects, trade openings, and quiet contacts with moderates in the North. Every Turkish-Cypriot won over to a shared, Nicosia-led settlement chips away at the case for permanent partition." CYP_outreach_to_north_cooldown: "Reach Across the Green Line on Cooldown" NCY_mobilize_turkish_cypriots: "Rally the Turkish-Cypriot Community" NCY_mobilize_turkish_cypriots_desc: "Mobilise the institutions of the North and Ankara's backing to consolidate the Turkish-Cypriot community behind the existence of a separate state. A unified North is harder to absorb into any Greek-led settlement." NCY_mobilize_turkish_cypriots_cooldown: "Rally the Turkish-Cypriot Community on Cooldown" NCY_settler_program: "Anatolian Settlement Programme" NCY_settler_program_desc: "Continue the long-running policy of resettling mainland Anatolian families in the North. The demographic shift cements Turkish-Cypriot weight on the island, though it deepens the grievance in the South and draws international criticism." NCY_settler_program_cooldown: "Anatolian Settlement Programme on Cooldown" # Decision Tooltips CYP_gain_8_strength_TT: "§HGreek-Cypriots§! will §GGAIN§! §H8 strength§!" CYP_reduce_north_TT: "§HTurkish-Cypriots§! will §RLOSE§! §H6 strength§!" NCY_gain_8_strength_TT: "§HTurkish-Cypriots§! will §GGAIN§! §H8 strength§!" NCY_settler_TT: "§HTurkish-Cypriots§! §GGAIN§! §H6 strength§! and §HGreek-Cypriots§! §RLOSE§! §H4 strength§!" # Events cyprus.1.t: "Confirmed: East Med Reserves Are Viable" cyprus.1.d: "Survey results are in. Drilling in the Aphrodite and adjacent blocks has confirmed reserves large enough to support commercial extraction. Nicosia moves quickly to finalise licensing contracts. Turkey has lodged its objections through diplomatic channels, but the legal basis for our Exclusive Economic Zone is solid." cyprus.1.a: "Begin development." cyprus.2.t: "Bicommunal Talks: A Choice of Approach" cyprus.2.d: "Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot delegations have met in Nicosia under UN facilitation. The atmosphere is cautious. Both sides have outstanding grievances and neither is in a hurry to offer concessions. How we proceed here will shape the next cycle of negotiations." cyprus.2.a: "Engage constructively and put concrete proposals on the table." cyprus.2.b: "Hold firm on core positions and refuse to move first." cyprus.3.t: "Cyprus: A Deeper Seat at the European Table" cyprus.3.d: "Cypriot officials have returned from Brussels with a stronger institutional position than before. EU partners have acknowledged Nicosia's consistent adherence to the acquis and its active participation in European structures. The island's standing in Brussels is higher than at any point since accession." cyprus.3.a: "We will use this momentum." cyprus.4.t: "Green Line: Incident at the Buffer Zone" cyprus.4.d: "A confrontation at one of the buffer zone checkpoints has escalated into a minor diplomatic incident. The UN peacekeeping force has restored order, but both sides are trading accusations. The event has reignited debate in Nicosia about how to handle provocations from the North." cyprus.4.a: "Issue a formal public condemnation." cyprus.4.b: "Raise it through the UN and keep it out of the press."