News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsChurch of Cyprus to elect new Bishop of Paphos within months under updated bylaws
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Church of Cyprus expects to elect a new Bishop of Paphos within three to four months, Archbishop Georgios said on Saturday. He said updated bylaws will simplify the voting process. Timeline…
PoliticsCyprus President Christodoulides to visit Bahrain for talks and signing of agreements
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides will pay an official visit to Bahrain on Sunday and Monday following an…
PoliticsDocumentary highlights environmental risks and lack of cooperation across divided Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. An EU-funded documentary has highlighted environmental destruction in Cyprus’s north and the difficulties of addressing island-wide…
PoliticsCyprus may take decisive step toward Schengen accession this spring, EU commissioner says
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Internal Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner said Cyprus could take a decisive step toward joining the…
PoliticsCyprus and UAE sign energy cooperation memorandum in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos visited Abu Dhabi on Friday and signed a…
PoliticsPasidy prison branch backs Justice Minister Fitiris amid dispute with Isotita
Nicosia, Cyprus. The prison branch of Pasidy reaffirmed its full support for Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Friday,…
PoliticsEU justice ministers in Nicosia stress coordinated action to combat organised crime
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said closer coordination of forces across the EU is essential to…
PoliticsCyprus spokesman says press freedom is an obligation of every government
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday that commitment to freedom of the press and freedom…
PoliticsBill submitted to abolish Cyprus social support agency after audit hearing on alleged corruption video
Nicosia, Cyprus. A bill to abolish the social support agency was submitted to the plenum on Thursday, placing…
PoliticsDisy MP Nikos Sykas considers Supreme Court appeal over removal from election ballot
Limassol, Cyprus. Disy MP Nikos Sykas is preparing a possible appeal to the Supreme Court challenging his removal…
PoliticsCyprus MEP backs EU bulk-buying rule change to reduce medicine costs and address shortages
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus MEP Michalis Hadjipantela secured European Parliament approval for changes aimed at lowering medicine costs and…