News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsChristodoulides speaks with von der Leyen and Mitsotakis amid regional developments after Iran attacks
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides held telephone conversations with European Commission President Ursula von der Layen and Greek Prime Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss developments in the region following US-Israeli attacks on Iran on Saturday…
PoliticsCyprus president says UK bases on island not used for regional military operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said the British Prime Minister informed him that British bases in Cyprus…
PoliticsCyprus advises citizens against travel to eight more Middle East countries
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Saturday advised Cypriot citizens against all travel to eight additional countries in…
PoliticsCyprus president urges de-escalation in US-Israel-Iran conflict, cites security coordination
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus hopes the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran will…
PoliticsTurkish Cypriot cabinet convenes emergency meeting amid US-Israel-Iran conflict
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Turkish Cypriot cabinet was called to an emergency meeting on Saturday by “prime minister” Unal…
PoliticsCyprus urges citizens in Middle East to remain vigilant amid attacks involving Iran, US and Israel
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Saturday urged Cypriot citizens in the wider Middle East region to remain…
PoliticsKombos speaks with Egypt and UK officials as Iran conflict escalates and UK reviews regional travel advice
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Saturday held telephone calls with Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty and the United…
PoliticsCyprus justice minister and auditor-general discuss tender audits amid procurement law dispute
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris and auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou met on Saturday to discuss the auditing of…
PoliticsTurkish combat drone circles above Cyprus amid rising regional tensions
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Turkish combat drone, likely a Bayraktar TB2 or Bayraktar Akinci, was reported circling above Cyprus…
PoliticsCyprus defence ministry says it is taking measures after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ defence ministry is taking “all the necessary measures” following strikes carried out by the United…
PoliticsUK says it did not take part in strikes on Iran as flights suggest bolstered presence at Akrotiri
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The United Kingdom has so far not been involved in attacks carried out by the United…