News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsNato allies debate future of US security guarantees at Munich conference
Munich, Germany. European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) debated the alliance’s future at a Munich conference, amid questions over whether the United States can still be trusted. The gathering was described…
PoliticsTrump says US-Greece relations “stronger than ever” as new Greek ambassador presents credentials
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump said relations between the United States and Greece were “stronger than ever”…
PoliticsAllegations of corruption and money laundering target Unal Ustel and his son in north Cyprus
Kyrenia, Cyprus. Allegations of corruption and money laundering involving the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel and his son…
PoliticsCyprus files UN complaint over alleged Turkish airspace and maritime violations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has formally complained to the United Nations over what it described as an extensive series…
PoliticsUN chief backs envoy Holguin, urges more progress from Cyprus leaders amid negotiator criticism
New York, United States. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has “full confidence” in his personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin,…
PoliticsSuspended Lefkoniko mayor alleges political motives behind mandatory leave amid investigations
Lefkoniko, Cyprus. Suspended Lefkoniko mayor Pieris Gypsiotis issued a public statement after being placed on mandatory leave pending…
PoliticsFidias Panayiotou says politics reduced his YouTube earnings and criticises traditional media
Brussels, Belgium. Independent Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou said he would “probably be a billionaire” if he had not…
PoliticsCyprus legal service to decide next steps after acquittals in Al Jazeera golden passports case
Nicosia, Cyprus. The legal service said on Tuesday it would decide within days how to proceed following the…
PoliticsEcofin agrees on €90 billion Ukraine loan package under Cyprus Presidency
Brussels, Belgium. The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin), convening under the Cyprus Presidency, agreed on a €90…
PoliticsHouse committee reviews compensation fund proposal and updates on Ktizo housing scheme
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House refugees committee on Tuesday discussed a proposal to create a national fund to compensate…
PoliticsCyprus journalists’ union criticises state press card requirement for EU presidency accreditation
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) said reporters seeking accreditation for Cyprus’ EU presidency must present…