News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsErdogan appoints Istanbul chief prosecutor Akin Gurlek as justice minister amid CHP backlash
Ankara, Turkey. President Tayyip Erdogan appointed Istanbul chief prosecutor Akin Gurlek as Turkey’s new justice minister, drawing criticism and defiance from the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) on Wednesday. Appointment follows crackdown on…
PoliticsCyprus MPs question oversight of former officials’ private sector jobs after Lakkotrypis applications
Nicosia, Cyprus. Members of the House institutions committee on Wednesday questioned the oversight procedure for former public officials…
PoliticsGovernment prepares bill to transfer student support agency duties to finance ministry service
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government said it is preparing legislation to transfer responsibilities from a controversial social support body…
PoliticsEU commissioner urges US to uphold rule of law after killings cited in European Parliament
Strasbourg, France. European Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis on Wednesday urged the United States government to abide by the…
PoliticsArikli says US officials inspected Ercan airport for evacuation capability as routine procedure
Tymbou, Cyprus. The north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli said American officials inspected Ercan (Tymbou) airport for its capability…
PoliticsKeravnos praises financial commissioner’s office after briefing with Georgiadou
Nicosia, Cyprus. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said he was satisfied with the work carried out by the financial…
PoliticsPaphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos dismisses blackmail complaint as politically motivated
Paphos, Cyprus. Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos on Wednesday dismissed a blackmail complaint examined by police as a…
PoliticsGuterres, Fidan discuss Cyprus problem ahead of New York meeting with Erhurman
New York, United States. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the Cyprus…
PoliticsKombos holds calls with Greek and Kuwaiti counterparts on regional issues and cooperation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Greece…
PoliticsCypriot MEP Fourlas accuses Turkey of “purge” of Kurds and Christians in Syria
Strasbourg, France. Cypriot member of the European Parliament Loucas Fourlas on Tuesday accused the Turkish government of partaking…
PoliticsChristodoulides meets Macron in Paris to discuss strategic cooperation, Schengen and EU competitiveness
Paris, France. President Nikos Christodoulides held a private meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday,…