News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsFour DEK leaders withdraw support for party president Themistocleous
Nicosia, Cyprus. Four central figures in the Democratic National Movement (DEK) withdrew their support for party president Andreas Themistocleous on Friday, accusing him of arbitrary decision-making that they said had destroyed trust within the…
PoliticsIsaac-Solomou initiative plans symbolic Astromeritis-Zodia crossing closure
Astromeritis, Cyprus. Members of the Isaac-Solomou Memorial Initiative will symbolically close the Astromeritis-Zodia crossing point on Friday as…
PoliticsGreek minister calls Great Sea Interconnector a European issue
Athens, Greece. Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou said on Thursday that the Great Sea Interconnector, which would link…
PoliticsUN roadmap targets preparatory process for Cyprus meeting, Turkish Cypriot official says
Nicosia, Cyprus. A roadmap presented by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his visit to Cyprus last week aims…
PoliticsGreece and Cyprus silent on reported navtex for Great Sea Interconnector surveys
Nicosia, Cyprus. The governments of Cyprus and Greece did not confirm or deny reports that they intend to…
PoliticsVafeades leaves transport ministry expressing gratitude as Tsolaki takes office
Nicosia, Cyprus. Outgoing Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Thursday he was leaving office with “only feelings of…
PoliticsGerman security sources warn of Russian-backed disinformation before state elections
Berlin, Germany. Russian-backed disinformation campaigns are escalating in Germany ahead of next month’s elections in Berlin and the…
PoliticsKuwait donates €43,319 to Cyprus Committee on Missing Persons
Nicosia, Cyprus. The State of Kuwait has donated US$50,000 (€43,319) to the Committee on Missing Persons, the United…
PoliticsChristos Senekis pledges tangible results after appointment as agriculture minister
Nicosia, Cyprus. Newly appointed Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis pledged to deliver “tangible results” and build on the work…
PoliticsChristodoulides welcomes new cabinet members and outlines government priorities
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed new cabinet members, commissioners and other appointees after their swearing-in on Thursday,…
PoliticsTatar accuses Turkish opposition leader Ozel of election interference
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Wednesday accused Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel of improperly…