News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsDisy removes suspended mayors from party roles pending outcome of investigations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disy said on Thursday it removed suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos and suspended Lefkoniko mayor-in-exile Pieris Gypsiotis from their roles within the party until their suspensions from mayoral duties end. Party decision…
PoliticsOnly two Cyprus MPs declared gifts in latest parliamentary register
Nicosia, Cyprus. Only two of Cyprus’ 56 sitting members of parliament declared gifts received in the exercise of…
PoliticsEU commissioner cites new Cyprus talks as opportunity for Turkey’s EU accession progress
Brussels, Belgium. European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said a new round of Cyprus settlement talks could create an…
PoliticsEU Parliament research report criticises restrictions on Greek Cypriot schools in Rizokarpaso
Brussels, Belgium. A European Parliamentary Research Service report seen by the Cyprus Mail criticised what it described as…
PoliticsEU weighs new climate diplomacy strategy after difficult COP30 talks
Brussels, Belgium. The European Union is considering a new strategy for its climate diplomacy after last year’s COP30…
PoliticsPaphos deputy mayor says municipality operating normally amid allegations against mayor
Paphos, Cyprus. Deputy mayor Angelos Onisiforou said on Wednesday that the municipality of Paphos is continuing its regular…
PoliticsNepotism and unlawful procedure allegations raised over Polis Chrysochous municipality recruitments
Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. Allegations of nepotism and unlawful procedures have been raised over recent recruitment decisions at Polis…
PoliticsDemetriou says Disy will act “ruthlessly” if allegations against Phedonos are substantiated
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disy president and House speaker Annita Demetriou said Disy would act “ruthlessly” if allegations against Paphos…
PoliticsRussian ambassador says Cypriots must solve Cyprus problem with UN support
Nicosia, Cyprus. Russian ambassador Murat Zyazikov said only the island’s residents and their authorised representatives can resolve the…
PoliticsCorbyn says UK base in Akrotiri used for weapons deliveries to Israel
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Former UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said the UK base in Akrotiri is being used…
PoliticsCyprus hosts Europol scrutiny meeting as MP warns of immediate security dangers
Nicosia, Cyprus. Organised crime, drug trafficking, terrorism, cybercrime, illegal migration networks and financial crime pose an “immediate danger”…