News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus Foreign Ministry, Oev and Paef sign cooperation memorandum on humanitarian aid and development
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry, the Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) and the Pancyprian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (Paef) signed a memorandum of cooperation to promote joint actions in humanitarian aid and development cooperation. The…
PoliticsStarmer to address parliament amid Mandelson U.S. envoy vetting scandal
London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to address parliament on Monday amid calls for…
PoliticsPasydy backs bills to overhaul public service recruitment process
Nicosia, Cyprus. Civil servants trade union Pasydy welcomed the submission to parliament of three bills aimed at overhauling…
PoliticsJustice minister to brief cabinet on Drousiotis allegations case
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said he will inform cabinet on Tuesday about developments in a case…
PoliticsNational Guard monitoring Pyla buffer zone area amid reports of Turkish tanks
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said the National Guard is closely monitoring the situation in and around…
PoliticsCTP leader urges federal solution in meeting with UN official at Antalya diplomacy forum
Antalya, Turkey. Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Sila Usar Incirli met United Nations undersecretary-general for peacebuilding…
PoliticsUN peace operations chief visits Cyprus amid Pyla buffer zone tensions
Nicosia, Cyprus. UN undersecretary-general for peace operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix is visiting Cyprus, a trip the government described as…
PoliticsChristodoulides warned Elam ties could cause problems within European People’s Party
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides has been warned that his relations with Elam may create “serious problems” for…
PoliticsFidan criticises Greek Cypriot side and Israel over alleged alliance against Muslim countries
Antalya, Turkey. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticised the Greek Cypriot side and Israel on Sunday over what…
PoliticsCyprus condemns attack on UNIFIL in southern Lebanon that killed French soldier
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has condemned an attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon that killed a French soldier…
PoliticsCyprus says it is on track to join Schengen Area in 2026, ministry sources say
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus government says it remains on course to join the Schengen Area, though it no…