News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsErhurman pledges support for UN efforts ahead of Guterres Cyprus visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Monday he would contribute in good faith to ensure forthcoming Cyprus problem meetings involving United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are fruitful. He spoke after meeting…
PoliticsCyprus voices solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Red Sea vessel attacks
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus on Monday expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia following attacks on Saudi vessels in the Red…
PoliticsCyprus denies role in cancellation of Israeli official’s planned visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. The foreign ministry on Monday denied involvement in the cancellation of a planned visit by Hanamel…
PoliticsIsraeli election billboards near Larnaca airport prompt call for Cyprus campaign ban
Larnaca, Cyprus. Election billboards promoting Israeli prime ministerial candidate Gadi Eisenkot near Larnaca airport have prompted independent MEP…
PoliticsCyprus condemns Berlin attack as Germany investigates Islamist terror link
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus on Monday condemned what it called a “horrific attack” in Berlin and expressed solidarity with…
PoliticsUN chief to visit Cyprus to encourage renewed settlement negotiations
Nicosia, Cyprus. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to arrive in Cyprus on Monday evening to encourage progress…
PoliticsGovernment to present rapid response plan after motorway traffic paralysis
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government is set to present a rapid response plan for major incidents on Monday after…
PoliticsGuterres to visit Cyprus for talks on Cyprus problem
Nicosia, Cyprus. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will arrive in Cyprus on Monday evening as part of efforts to…
PoliticsBicommunal group plans Nicosia rallies during Guterres’ Cyprus visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Bi-communal Peace Initiative – United Cyprus has called for parallel demonstrations in north and south…
PoliticsSettlers accused of torching mosques and vandalising villages in occupied West Bank
Qusra, West Bank. Palestinian officials said Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early on…
PoliticsUK Prime Minister Burnham says Britain’s interests will come first
London, United Kingdom. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would always put Britain’s interests first when asked…