News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus excluded from EU entry/exit system as Schengen rollout expands in April
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will not apply the European Union’s new electronic entry/exit system (EES) when it comes into force across most of Europe in April, as the island remains outside the border-free Schengen zone.…
PoliticsNetanyahu says Cyprus included in Israel’s planned “hexagon of alliances”
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Cyprus is part of his plans to create a “hexagon…
PoliticsCyprus moves to curb abuses in allocation of Turkish Cypriot properties in government-controlled areas
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is attempting to address alleged abuses in the allocation and management of Turkish Cypriot properties…
PoliticsThree radar stations to begin operating in occupied areas in July, officials say
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities in the occupied areas said three radar stations are set to begin operating in July,…
PoliticsCyprus attends Board of Peace inaugural meeting as observer while weighing future involvement
Washington, United States. Cyprus attended the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace this week with Foreign Minister…
PoliticsChristodoulides rejects delaying Cyprus talks and outlines five-point roadmap
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides rejected a suggestion by UN Special Envoy Maria Angela Holguin that substantive negotiations…
PoliticsChristodoulides meets US senators, cites high level of Cyprus-US relations
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides met a delegation of United States senators on Saturday, with officials citing the…
PoliticsOpposition CTP lawmaker criticises fibreoptic internet deal and government conduct in the north
Nicosia, Cyprus. CTP ‘MP’ Erkut Sahali on Friday accused the north’s ruling coalition of treating the island’s northern…
PoliticsPanayiotou tells students European Green Deal is necessary during visit to Latsia high school
Nicosia, Cyprus. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou told schoolchildren that the European Green Deal is a necessity and that…
PoliticsCuba’s new ambassador praises Cypriot solidarity after presenting credentials
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cuba’s new ambassador in Nicosia, Ruben Pino Martinez, praised the “solidarity and hospitality” shown by Cypriots…
PoliticsSpain says it is deeply concerned about Cyprus division, ambassador says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Spain is deeply concerned about the ongoing division of Cyprus, Spain’s new ambassador in Nicosia Mercedes…