Enosis Referendum

An unofficial referendum on enosis (reunification) with Greece was held in Cyprus between 15 and 22 January 1950.
Mainly Greek Cypriots voted, and the proposal was approved by 95.71% of those taking part.

On 12 December 1949, Archbishop Makarios II had called on the British authorities to hold a referendum on the future of the island. After they refused, the Church Council and the Enosis organisation organised a referendum. 

Signature books were provided in churches between 15 and 22 January 1950. The books had two columns, entitled “We demand union with Greece” and “We are against the union of Cyprus with Greece”.

n February 2017, the Cypriot parliament voted in favour of commemorating the referendum in schools every year.

The decision was received negatively by Turkish Cypriot politicians, causing talks between Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and the Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akıncı to be halted. The decision was later revoked as the ruling DISY party transferred the decision making from the parliament to the ministery of education.

Source from: Cyprus House plenary reverses decision on 1950 Enosis referendum