News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsPepsiCo Turkey unit and Ektam decline meeting with Turkish Cypriot authorities amid strike
Nicosia, Cyprus. Representatives of PepsiCo’s Turkish subsidiary and its licensed producer in the north, Ektam, refused to enter a meeting with Turkish Cypriot authorities on Thursday as Ektam workers continued a strike that began…
PoliticsCyprus president refers hotel special-permit law back to parliament over constitutional concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides has referred back to parliament a law allowing hotels and tourist accommodation to…
PoliticsCyprus government seeks release of Greek Cypriot arrested after entering north, reports say
Nicosia, Cyprus. Reports on Thursday said the government is taking action to secure the release of a Greek…
PoliticsMitsotakis to brief Christodoulides after Erdogan talks as EU signals opportunity on Cyprus
Alden Biesen, Belgium. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to brief Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday…
PoliticsErhurman meets former Disy leader Neophytou in New York amid Cyprus talks focus
New York, United States. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday met former Disy leader Averof Neophytou in…
PoliticsErhurman urges different approach in next Cyprus talks after meeting with UN chief
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said the next round of negotiations on the Cyprus problem must…
PoliticsCyprus Chief Scientist attends EU-India Forum in New Delhi
New Delhi, India. Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides participated in the EU-India Forum on February 6-7, aiming to strengthen…
PoliticsGeorgiou warns EU–Mercosur safeguards fall short for Cypriot and EU farmers
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel MEP Giorgos Georgiou said the EU–Mercosur trade agreement remains a threat to farmers, arguing that…
PoliticsErhurman tells UN chief Turkish Cypriots face “unfair and illegal isolation” and urges its end
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the Turkish Cypriot community is…
PoliticsEU grants Cyprus more than €1.181 billion in defence loans under Safe fund
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European Council granted Cyprus more than €1.181 billion in defence loans under the Security Action…
PoliticsMitsotakis tells Erdogan there is a “window of opportunity” for Cyprus talks
Ankara, Turkey. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday that there is a “window of opportunity” to…