News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsGovernment to propose reform of social support charity after ‘Videogate’ controversy
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government will bring forward a proposal to reform the independent social support body rather than abolish it, reports said on Tuesday. The charity has faced controversy after being mentioned in an…
PoliticsCypriot MEPs split as European Parliament backs EU list of safe countries of origin
Brussels, Belgium. Four of Cyprus’ six members of the European Parliament voted in favour of creating a common…
PoliticsEU’s Kallas to propose concessions Europe should demand from Russia in Ukraine war settlement
Brussels, Belgium. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she will propose a list of concessions that Europe…
PoliticsAkel MP Irene Charalambides says removal from parliamentary group was leadership decision
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel MP Irene Charalambides said on Tuesday that her removal from the party’s parliamentary group was…
PoliticsCypriot MEP Geadis Geadi urges EU to strengthen defence capabilities
Strasbourg, France. Cypriot MEP Geadis Geadi on Tuesday called on the European Union to bolster its defences, saying…
PoliticsPaphos acting mayor requests audit of municipality after leadership change
Paphos, Cyprus. Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou said he has asked Auditor-General Andreas Papaconstantinou to carry out an…
PoliticsCyprus foreign minister invites Donald Trump to visit, citing strategic position and Christian profile
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday invited United States President Donald Trump to visit Cyprus, saying…
PoliticsCyprus to assume EU Council presidency as CySEC chief calls for deeper capital markets
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus will assume the EU Council Presidency “at a defining moment for Europe”, CySEC chairman George…
PoliticsCyprus EU Council Presidency compromise on tobacco tax reform exposes continued divisions among member states
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus’s EU Council Presidency discussed a new compromise text on reforming the Tobacco Excise Tax Directive…
PoliticsFidan says Turkey must lift EU member reservations, including Greek Cypriots, to deepen EU ties
Ankara, Turkey. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey needs to find a way to lift the reservations…
PoliticsCyprus slips to 49th in Transparency International corruption perceptions index for 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus ranked 49th among 182 countries and territories in Transparency International’s corruption perceptions index for 2025,…