News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsUN envoy Holguin to hold tripartite meeting with Cyprus leaders next Wednesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will hold a tripartite meeting next Wednesday, the UN’s office in Cyprus said on Friday. The meeting…
PoliticsPoll shows Disy and Akel leading as Elam narrows gap ahead of Cyprus election
Nicosia, Cyprus. Elam is drawing closer to Cyprus’ two largest parties, Disy and Akel, in polling ahead of…
PoliticsChristodoulides rejects claim EU-US ties are irreparably damaged amid Greenland sovereignty dispute
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said relations between the European Union and the United States have not…
PoliticsEuropean Commission backs Cyprus joining Schengen zone, Brunner says
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Commission Internal Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner said the Commission “fully” supports Cyprus joining the Schengen…
PoliticsCypriot MEP urges EU to adapt defence capabilities against drone warfare
Strasbourg, France. Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides on Thursday called on the European Union to…
PoliticsErhurman dismisses reports of Trump intervention in Cyprus problem as rumour
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said reports that United States President Donald Trump may intervene in…
PoliticsHouse passes law granting €115,000 insurance cover for armed forces deaths and total disability
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House plenum on Thursday passed legislation providing insurance cover to members of the armed forces…
PoliticsLawmakers seek full donor list for social support fund after video allegations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliamentary scrutiny of the social support fund intensified on Thursday as lawmakers requested a full list…
PoliticsFrance’s top court rejects Cyprus appeal in extradition case over northern property development
Paris, France. France’s court of cassation rejected an appeal by the Republic of Cyprus against a lower court…
PoliticsFrance voices expectations for Cyprus’ upcoming EU Council rotating presidency
Nicosia, Cyprus. France has “many expectations” for Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the…
PoliticsIsotita prison branch accuses Pasydy of backing temporary fixes as Cyprus moves toward new prison project
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade union Isotita’s prison branch accused union Pasydy and former political stakeholders of “hiding behind words”…