News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsSpain to impose border controls on arrivals from Italy
Madrid, Spain. Spain’s government said on Friday it would establish border controls for flights and ships arriving from Italy from midnight on Saturday until September 7, amid a dispute with Italy over irregular migration.…
PoliticsUS appeals court halts White House ballroom construction, Trump to appeal
Washington, United States. A US federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction…
PoliticsZelenskiy visits Serbia for talks on EU membership, economy and energy
Belgrade, Serbia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Serbia on Friday for his first visit to the Balkan…
PoliticsSpain threatens Italy with travel restrictions over Ceuta migrant controls
Madrid, Spain. Spain said on Friday it could impose restrictions on travellers from Italy unless Rome lifts by…
PoliticsSmotrich faces settler backlash before Israel’s October election
Jerusalem, Israel. Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich faces a challenge to retain political support ahead of Israel’s October…
PoliticsIsrael’s Saar accuses Turkey of hypocrisy over Syria and Cyprus
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Friday accused Turkey of hypocrisy, saying Ankara continues to occupy…
PoliticsEnvironment Commissioner discusses stalled Akamas forest park project with mayor
Akamas, Cyprus. Newly appointed Environment Commissioner Elias Myrianthos met Akamas mayor Marinos Lambrou on Friday to discuss regional…
PoliticsMotorcyclists mark 30 years since Isaac and Solomou deaths
Zodia, Cyprus. Motorcyclists from the Isaac-Solomou memorial initiative symbolically closed the Zodia-Astromeritis crossing point for several minutes on…
PoliticsGovernment to send pension reform bill to social partners
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government’s pension reform bill will be sent to trade unions and employers’ organisations in the…
PoliticsAdvisory council scrutiny follows claims over semi-state board appointments
Nicosia, Cyprus. The operation of the advisory council came under scrutiny on Friday after Akel alleged it had…
PoliticsFour DEK leaders withdraw support for party president Themistocleous
Nicosia, Cyprus. Four central figures in the Democratic National Movement (DEK) withdrew their support for party president Andreas…