News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus House accepts president’s referral on vehicle insurance amendment for senior drivers
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House accepted President Nikos Christodoulides’ referral of an amendment to vehicle insurance legislation aimed at scrapping discrimination against senior drivers, so corrections could be made and a transitional period introduced. The…
PoliticsCyprus backs stronger maritime education at European Maritime Skills Forum in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus used its participation in the European Maritime Skills Forum this week to advocate stronger maritime…
PoliticsBritish forces commander warns Cyprus bases could be targeted again amid Middle East war
Akrotiri, Cyprus. British forces’ Cyprus commander Major General Tom Bewick said the British bases in Cyprus could “easily…
PoliticsMiddle East war reshapes regional alliances, weakens Iran, and raises Cyprus strategic importance, analyst says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The war in the Middle East is reshaping alliances and strategic choices across the region, with…
PoliticsEU warns VAT cuts on fuel breach EU law as Cyprus lowers excise duties
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European Commission said cuts to value added tax (VAT) on fuel would not comply with…
PoliticsParliamentary report censures agriculture minister over Limassol wildfire response
Limassol, Cyprus. A parliamentary report censured Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over the management of a wildfire in the…
PoliticsChristodoulides says some Turkish Cypriots sought to block Hala Sultan Tekke Eid pilgrimage
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said some Turkish Cypriots sought to prevent the traditional Eid al-Fitr pilgrimage to…
PoliticsCyprus House committee to revisit bill on access to private communications amid calls for court warrants
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House legal committee will convene again on Thursday to discuss proposed changes to the framework…
PoliticsTrump says he is considering U.S. withdrawal from NATO over Strait of Hormuz dispute
Washington, United States. Tensions between the United States and its NATO allies intensified after President Donald Trump said…
PoliticsChristodoulides marks Eoka anniversary, links historical awareness to Cyprus talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday used the anniversary of the start of the Eoka struggle to…
PoliticsCyprus intelligence chief speaks with Bahrain royal guard head amid regional conflict
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus intelligence service chief Tasos Tzionis held a telephone conversation with the head of the Bahraini…