News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsJustice minister chairs meeting on policing in migrant-population areas
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris chaired a meeting on Friday focused on public safety, crime prevention and strengthening policing in areas with larger migrant populations. The meeting was attended by a delegation from…
PoliticsLawyers call for full publication of Videogate report
Nicosia, Cyprus. Lawyers Yiannis Ioannou and Simos Angelides have called for the full publication of independent criminal investigator…
PoliticsGovernment rejects Cyprus settlement proposals outside UN framework
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government has said it will reject any proposals for a Cyprus settlement that fall outside…
PoliticsFidias Panayiotou appoints Mike Spanos to represent Direct Democracy at National Council
Nicosia, Cyprus. MEP Fidias Panayiotou will not attend the National Council meeting ahead of next week’s UN talks…
PoliticsOzel and 91 lawmakers apply to form New Party after CHP court ruling
Ankara, Turkey. Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 91 breakaway lawmakers applied to the interior ministry on Friday…
PoliticsBritain says armed forces ready after Iranian warning over US use of UK bases
London, United Kingdom. Britain said its armed forces were ready to protect the country from any attack after…
PoliticsNational Council backs renewed Cyprus talks ahead of Guterres visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. The National Council on Friday reaffirmed its support for President Nikos Christodoulides’ efforts to restart negotiations…
PoliticsChristodoulides pledges continued strengthening of Cyprus defence capabilities
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides pledged to continue strengthening Cyprus’ defence capabilities during the swearing-in ceremony for the…
PoliticsEU foreign ministers discuss restrictions on trade with Israeli settlements
Brussels, Belgium. European Union foreign ministers have discussed possible restrictions on trade with Israeli settlements in the West…
PoliticsKallas challenges US tariffs on EU goods over forced labour claims
Manila, Philippines. European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas questioned the United States’ rationale for imposing new tariffs…
PoliticsFidias Panayiotou to skip future National Council meetings
Nicosia, Cyprus. Direct Democracy leader Fidias Panayiotou said on Thursday that he will not attend another meeting of…