News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsUS seeks stronger Cyprus ties, ambassador tells House president
Ambassador John Breslow and House president Annita Demetriou discussed stronger US-Cyprus relations and cooperation in addressing political challenges.
PoliticsKing Charles voiced sadness over Cyprus division, says Cypriot youth leader
Christina Dymioti said King Charles hoped for a resolution to Cyprus’ division during their conversation at a Commonwealth…
PoliticsStefanou denies Akel approached Yiasemides over presidential candidacy
Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou says the party has not contacted Tassos Yiasemides and will discuss potential candidates after…
PoliticsChristodoulides and Erhurman to meet Tuesday as differences over talks persist
Cyprus’ leaders will hold another weekly meeting on Tuesday, with disagreements continuing over political equality, a rotating presidency…
PoliticsCyprus condemns reported settler attack on diplomats and Catholic representatives in West Bank
Cyprus’s foreign ministry condemned reported settler violence in Taybeh involving European diplomats, Catholic representatives and a French mayor,…
PoliticsChristodoulides seeks local project proposals as EU budget talks remain unresolved
President Nikos Christodoulides urged local authorities to prepare projects for a stated €3.5bn funding package, although the EU’s…
PoliticsErhurman says Guterres called efforts to cancel Turkish Cypriot events discouraging
Tufan Erhurman said Antonio Guterres described efforts to cancel Turkish Cypriot events as contrary to confidence-building and urged…
PoliticsChristodoulides accuses Erhurman of setting conditions for Cyprus talks
President Nikos Christodoulides criticised demands for a rotating presidency and said his 19 proposals for Cyprus talks had…
PoliticsChristodoulides and Erhurman attend Pyla festival with message of peace and reunification
President Nikos Christodoulides said joint appearances with Tufan Erhurman were important but political will was essential to achieving…
PoliticsHolguin urges action on Cyprus confidence-building measures to foster trust
UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin says implementing confidence-building measures is needed to build trust and show political commitment…
PoliticsEuropean Council backs Cyprus’ Amalthea corridor and urges Israel to open aid access
EU leaders endorsed Cyprus’ Gaza aid corridor and urged Israel to permit unhindered deliveries, restore crossings and allow…