News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsOver 400 former EU officials urge stronger EU action for peace in Israel-Palestine
Brussels, Belgium. More than 400 former EU and member state ministers, ambassadors and senior officials signed a statement on Monday calling for peace in the Middle East, including Cyprus’ former Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis.…
PoliticsIran weighs terms for resuming U.S. talks as both sides signal readiness to revive diplomacy
Tehran, Iran. Iran is considering the terms for resuming talks with the United States soon, a foreign ministry…
PoliticsChristodoulides and Erhurman to meet under UN auspices on Feb. 24
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will hold a new meeting under UN…
PoliticsTurkish Cypriot authorities control school books in Karpas, Cyprus minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said Turkish Cypriot authorities control the books used in schools in the…
PoliticsUN envoy says Cyprus talks remain dynamic but need confidence-building steps before expanded meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus peace process is moving at a slow pace but remains dynamic, UN Secretary-General’s Personal…
PoliticsUN envoy Holguin says Cyprus progress hinges on political will, inclusive dialogue and tangible steps
Nicosia, Cyprus. UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said on Sunday that progress on the Cyprus problem depends on…
PoliticsUK federation compiles register of British Cypriot property in northern Cyprus
London, United Kingdom. The Federation of Cypriots of the United Kingdom said on Sunday it is compiling a…
PoliticsLarnaca protest calls for port and marina development to move forward
Larnaca, Cyprus. Protesters in Larnaca called for an end to delays surrounding the town’s port and marina development,…
PoliticsCyprus parliament releases €7 million in state funding to parties ahead of May elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus parliament has released €7 million in state funding to political parties ahead of elections in…
PoliticsChristodoulides proposes three dates for meeting with Erhurman, spokesman says
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides has conveyed three potential dates for meetings with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman,…
PoliticsNorth criticises UN Security Council renewal of Unficyp mandate and calls for two-state approach
New York, United States. The UN Security Council’s renewal of Unficyp’s mandate until January 31, 2027, drew criticism…