News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsLibya’s ratification of Turkey maritime deal draws divided regional reactions
Regional political figures responded on Wednesday to Libya’s ratification of a maritime agreement with Turkey that Greece and the Republic of Cyprus regard as illegal.
PoliticsErhurman confirms rejection of Christodoulides’ Varosha and Famagusta port proposal
Tufan Erhurman said the proposal linking Varosha’s reopening to EU control of Famagusta port was unbalanced and repeated…
PoliticsCyprus and Egypt personnel complete two maritime security courses
CYCLOPS says two courses involving Cypriot and Egyptian personnel focused on maritime operations, hazardous threats and closer security…
PoliticsJohn Christodoulou to announce decision on 2028 presidential bid early next year
John Christodoulou said he would weigh a possible bid for Cyprus’ presidency and consult trusted people before announcing…
PoliticsEU leaders back Cyprus and Greece after Libya ratifies maritime agreement with Turkey
Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed support for Cyprus and Greece after Libya’s parliament approved a…
PoliticsCypriot MEPs urge Mediterranean energy cooperation in EU pact debate
Cypriot MEPs highlighted energy projects, international law and Turkish actions during a Strasbourg debate ahead of Wednesday’s vote…
PoliticsCyprus rejects Libya’s ratification of maritime boundary agreement with Turkey
Cyprus and Greece condemned Libya’s parliamentary approval of the 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey, saying it breaches international…
PoliticsHadjipantela presents EU budget committee plan reversing Council cuts
The European Parliament’s budget committee proposes €194 billion in commitments and €203.3 billion in payments for next year,…
PoliticsDisy vice-president rejects Anastasiades proposal for 2028 run-off pact
Yiannis Karousos opposed a proposed agreement for Disy and President Nikos Christodoulides to support each other against an…
PoliticsHouse committee criticises ministries for missing Cyprus-US discussion
The House foreign affairs committee postponed its discussion on Cyprus-US ties after the foreign and defence ministries failed…
PoliticsChristodoulides links broader Cyprus meeting to UN talks and EU diplomacy
President Nikos Christodoulides said prospects for a broader Cyprus meeting hinge on discussions during UN envoy Maria Angela…