News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsFirst phase of Limnes migrant centre completed, Cyprus transport minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said the first phase of the Limnes migrant centre has been completed following a site visit on Friday. He said the facility will become operational immediately with limited…
PoliticsEuroCOP warns breakdown in Cyprus police dialogue undermines EU Council Presidency
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European police confederation EuroCOP has warned EU leaders that a collapse in social dialogue within…
PoliticsRik poll puts Disy and Akel ahead as Alma accuses broadcaster of exclusion
Nicosia, Cyprus. A poll published by public broadcaster Rik on Thursday night put Disy and Akel in the…
PoliticsCorbyn repeats claims Akrotiri base used to deliver weapons to Israel
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Former UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has repeated accusations that the UK air force base…
PoliticsCyprus and EU environment commissioner call for lower water use under EU water resilience strategy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou and European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall said on Thursday…
PoliticsChristodoulides outlines 55 actions for 2026 in Cyprus state of the union address
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said the government aims to make Cyprus resilient and robust domestically and overseas…
PoliticsCyprus deputy migration minister says combating migrant smuggling remains daily operational challenge
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Thursday that combating illegal migrant smuggling remains a daily…
PoliticsCyprus MPs hear union claims of intimidation at CyBC over director-general appointment
Nicosia, Cyprus. Allegations of intimidation within Cyprus’ public broadcaster CyBC were raised in the House on Thursday during…
PoliticsCypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou renames party after elections service rejects original title
Nicosia, Cyprus. MEP Fidias Panayiotou has been required to rename his political party after the elections service rejected…
PoliticsHartsiotis visits Kormakitis and Karpasha to hear residents’ concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Commissioner of the presidency Marios Hartsiotis visited the Kyrenia district Maronite villages of Kormakitis and Karpasha…
PoliticsCyprus interior ministry reviews Polis Chrysochous hiring complaints and alleged unlawful procedures
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’s interior ministry said municipal and village councils must act in line with administrative law principles…