News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsAndroula Vassiliou says late former president regretted failing to reunify Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former first lady Androula Vassiliou said her late husband, former president George Vassiliou, lamented not achieving the reunification of Cyprus, calling it his greatest unfulfilled goal. She spoke as his body lay…
PoliticsEU commissioners tour Cyprus Green Line in Nicosia old town
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European Union’s 26 commissioners toured the Green Line separating Cyprus’ two sides in Nicosia’s old…
PoliticsConflicting claims over proposed citizenship-for-property scheme for Turkish nationals in the north
Nicosia, Cyprus. Conflicting statements have emerged over reports that a citizenship-for-property scheme is being discussed for Turkish nationals…
PoliticsGeorge Vassiliou to be laid to rest in Nicosia with state funeral on Saturday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Cyprus president George Vassiliou, who died on Tuesday at the age of 94, will be…
PoliticsEducation reforms up to the government, not unions, says spokesman
EDUCATIONAL reforms can only be implemented by the government and such policies cannot be planned by others, government…
PoliticsGreece and Cyprus call for EU help over immigration
Cyprus and Greece said on Monday they planned to jointly demand a new European migration policy, saying it…
PoliticsBEuropean Commission allocates €35.4m in aid for Turkish Cypriot community
The European Commission on Monday adopted an Annual Action Programme for a total amount of €35.4 million identifying…
Politics‘Security Council should be resolute in addressing unauthorised use of force’
Small states with a longstanding and ongoing conflict, like Cyprus, absolutely rely on the effectiveness of the Security…
PoliticsTurkish FM launches attack over gas and political equality
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu stoked tensions on Monday by warning Greek Cypriots to accept a joint gas…
PoliticsNo deal on terms of reference, Lute makes brief comment
After six rounds of separate consultations with UN envoy Jane Holl Lute and an informal joint reception on…
PoliticsArchbishop will talk to secret service about Russian church in north
Archbishop Chrysostomos said on Friday he would seek information from the Secret Service (KYP) on the number of…