News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus investigates 110 Paphos contracts for use of abandoned Turkish Cypriot property
Paphos, Cyprus. The Turkish Cypriot property management service is investigating 110 contracts signed by the Paphos municipality for the use of abandoned Turkish Cypriot property, reports said on Wednesday. The interior ministry has also…
PoliticsCyprus bill to exempt patient and disability groups from lobbyist registration for meetings with officials
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus lawmakers are moving to clarify that patient and disability organisations will not be required to…
PoliticsCyprus outlines EU Council presidency priorities on Cohesion Policy to European Parliament committee
Nicosia, Cyprus. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday presented the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council…
PoliticsBritish intelligence raises concerns over Russian-linked property purchases near RAF Akrotiri
Nicosia, Cyprus. British intelligence is increasingly concerned that Russian nationals linked to the Kremlin are acquiring properties near…
PoliticsNicosia mayor backs proposed Ayios Hilarionos crossing point in Kaimakli
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos said he supports creating a vehicle crossing point at Ayios Hilarionos in…
PoliticsCyprus anti-corruption authority to announce new delay in final “Mafia State” report section
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ authority against corruption is expected to announce new delays in delivering the final part of…
PoliticsCyprus warns EU states of IS recruitment risk after mass escape from Syria’s al-Hol camp
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus, as holder of the EU Council presidency, has warned EU member states that terrorist groups…
PoliticsLegal service seeks to lift MP Marinos Sizopoulos’ immunity for possible corruption probe
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ legal service concluded on Wednesday that a criminal investigation is warranted into possible corruption offences…
PoliticsCyprus prioritises support for Ukraine during EU Council presidency, minister tells UN General Assembly
New York, United States. Cyprus has placed continued support for Ukraine among the top priorities of its rotating…
PoliticsSpending limit set for parliamentary candidates ahead of May 24 election
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has set the spending limit per candidate for the upcoming parliamentary elections at €25,000 plus…
PoliticsChristodoulides tells UN talks can resume immediately despite EU presidency and elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides has written to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres saying Cyprus’ EU council presidency and…