News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus hosts EU education ministers summit focusing on skills, autonomy and joint European degree
Nicosia, Cyprus. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said education, teachers and skills are not only tools for the labour market but are central to Europe’s response to future challenges. She spoke after a two-day informal…
PoliticsMavrides says Cyprus could host EU crisis management centre for migration and regional emergencies
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Parliament member Costas Mavrides said Cyprus could host a European crisis management centre to address…
PoliticsCourt rulings clear path for expedited deportations of Syrians after rejected asylum appeals
Nicosia, Cyprus. A series of judgments by the international protection administrative court dismissing appeals by Syrian applicants has…
PoliticsIrene Charalambides signals possible May election run, with Alma candidacy indicated in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. MP Irene Charalambides has indicated she is preparing to contest the May parliamentary elections, with indications…
PoliticsInterior ministry reviews whether Paphos mayor probe triggers statutory suspension
Paphos, Cyprus. The interior ministry said on Friday it is examining whether an ongoing police investigation into Paphos…
PoliticsChristodoulides proposes February meeting dates to Erhurman, spokesman says
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides has proposed three dates in February for a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader…
PoliticsUS State Department reported positive on Erhurman’s four points as Cyprus talks remain stalled
Nicosia, Cyprus. Reports on Friday said the United States government viewed Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s four stipulations…
PoliticsNo clear timetable for Cyprus talks after tripartite meeting ends without agreement
Nicosia, Cyprus. Reports on Friday said there is no clear timetable for next steps on the Cyprus problem…
PoliticsCyprus targets pension reform launch by January, minister says
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus is aiming for a comprehensive reform of the pensions system to come into force by…
PoliticsCyprus parliament urges delay in EU-Mercosur deal enforcement pending EU court ruling
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliament called on the Cyprus government and the European Commission to hold off on enforcing any…
PoliticsParliament approves shorter appeal deadlines for rejected asylum cases as courts uphold deportations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliament approved legislation on Thursday reducing the time limits for appeals against rejected asylum applications, as…