News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsUN Security Council delays vote on extending Unficyp mandate until Friday
New York, United States. The United Nations Security Council’s vote on whether to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) for another year has been delayed until Friday. The vote…
PoliticsIrish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan to visit Cyprus on St Patrick’s Day
Dublin, Ireland. Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan will visit Cyprus on St Patrick’s Day, according to Ireland’s public…
PoliticsCyprus MEPs split on attending same-sex weddings, video shows
Nicosia, Cyprus. Three of Cyprus’ six members of the European Parliament said they would attend a same-sex wedding…
PoliticsCyprus urges EU to pursue constructive dialogue with US amid Greenland dispute
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos called on the European Union to maintain forward-looking cooperation and constructive dialogue…
PoliticsOzturkler reported to police over alleged coercion of degree awards as resignation calls grow
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator Kudret Ozersay said he reported the north’s “parliament speaker” Ziya Ozturkler…
PoliticsEU cannot remain observers on Gaza, Cyprus foreign minister tells European Parliament committee
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said the European Union “cannot remain mere observers” on Gaza and…
PoliticsGuterres reports indicate concern over lack of progress on Cyprus confidence-building measures
Nicosia, Cyprus. Reports on Wednesday evening said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seriously disturbed by the lack of…
PoliticsCyprus committee discusses bill integrating gender equality across public sector branches
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ House legal affairs committee discussed a bill on Wednesday aimed at integrating gender equality into…
PoliticsKombos says Ukraine war tests European values as Cyprus highlights sanctions and EU support
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Wednesday the war in Ukraine is “a test for…
PoliticsCyprus deputy minister urges stronger EU-UK defence cooperation, cites possible summit during presidency
Brussels, Belgium. European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said there is an “urgent need” for the European Union…
PoliticsCyprus pledges cooperative EU-Turkey approach during its Council presidency, cites conditions on Cyprus issue
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said Cyprus will pursue a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship…