News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus and Greece issue shipping alerts amid rising security risks in Strait of Hormuz
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus and Greece have issued warnings and advised operators to heighten security for vessels and crews as tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran affect key maritime corridors, including the Strait…
PoliticsEU stands with Cyprus after drone hits British Akrotiri air base, von der Leyen says
Limassol, Cyprus. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union stands “collectively, firmly, and unequivocally”…
PoliticsCyprus says it is not taking part in Middle East military action after drone hits Akrotiri base
Akrotiri, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday that Cypriot forces are not participating in any military action…
PoliticsCyprus monitors situation after drone strike on British Akrotiri air base
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The government said it is monitoring the situation after a drone struck the British Akrotiri air…
PoliticsChristodoulides says March meeting with Guterres crucial for resuming Cyprus talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said a meeting planned for March with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is of…
PoliticsCyprus reviews Middle East developments after National Security Council meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is maintaining increased security measures and assessing developments in the Middle East following an extraordinary…
PoliticsCyprus prioritises repatriation of citizens stuck in Middle East, foreign ministry says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ government is prioritising the repatriation of Cypriots stuck in the Middle East as soon as…
PoliticsEU leaders call Khamenei death defining moment, warn of regional instability
Brussels, Belgium. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
PoliticsChristodoulides says Cyprus ready to support humanitarian operations amid regional disruption
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus has spoken with regional and European leaders to support a humanitarian…
PoliticsIranian missiles fired toward Cyprus intercepted, UK defence secretary says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus and were intercepted, British Defence Secretary…
PoliticsChristodoulides tells UAE president diplomacy must prevail amid escalating regional developments
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said diplomacy must prevail to safeguard security, stability and peace across the broader…