News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus president invited to join Gaza Board of Peace, reports say
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides has been invited to join the Gaza Board of Peace, according to reports on Saturday. The Cyprus News Agency said Christodoulides received a letter from United States President Donald…
PoliticsEuropean Commission weighs staged EU accession path for Ukraine as part of peace discussions
Brussels, Belgium. The European Commission is considering an early-stage idea to allow Ukraine to join the EU quickly…
PoliticsCyprus paired with County Leitrim in Ireland’s EU Council presidency preparations
Dublin, Ireland. Cyprus has been paired with County Leitrim as part of Ireland’s preparations for its takeover of…
PoliticsEU to promote digital fairness act targeting dark patterns and addictive online designs
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Commissioner Michael McGrath said the European Commission will promote a digital fairness act later this…
PoliticsCyprus welcomes US announcement on phase two of Gaza Peace Plan
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus welcomed a US announcement on phase two of the Gaza Peace Plan, calling it a…
PoliticsWhite House names members of Gaza “Board of Peace” to oversee transitional governance
Washington, United States. The White House said it has named some members of a “Board of Peace” intended…
PoliticsGreek foreign minister calls Cyprus top priority and cites progress in renewed talks
Athens, Greece. Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said Cyprus is “the most important element of Greek foreign policy”…
PoliticsKeravnos says social support body received no cash donations amid video-linked criticism
Nicosia, Cyprus. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Friday that the social support body at the centre of…
PoliticsCypriot MEP Geadis Geadi signs no-confidence motion against von der Leyen ahead of Monday vote
Brussels, Belgium. Cypriot European Parliament member Geadis Geadi has signed a no-confidence motion against European Commission President Ursula…
PoliticsCyprus minister vows EU action on worsening housing crisis during rotating presidency
Nicosia, Cyprus. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said he will work to address the European Union’s “rapidly worsening housing…
PoliticsKeravnos to attend Eurogroup and chair ECOFIN meetings in Brussels on January 18-20
Brussels, Belgium. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will travel to Brussels on January 18 to participate in the Eurogroup…