It is an unusual and difficult situation to be young in a country that has been divided politically for more than 55 years, and physically for more than 45 years. Ever since the referendum regarding the “Annan Plan” and the contrasting voting behaviour of the Cypriot youth on both sides of the divide, the perception of the Cypriot youth moved to the centre of research interest. On the basis of the report by Cihan Dizdaroğlu, assistant professor at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University, Hubert Faustmann, director of the FES Office in Cyprus, Mete Hatay, Senior Research Consultant at the PRIO Cyprus Centre and the author having a lively exchange concerning this issue.