News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsIndefinite strike at government printing office raises risk of ballot printing disruption
Nicosia, Cyprus. Hourly workers at the government printing office began an indefinite strike on Wednesday, raising the possibility of disruption to the printing of ballots for upcoming parliamentary elections. Strike action and demands The…
PoliticsCyprus Refugee Law amendment bill heads to plenary vote ahead of EU migration pact rollout
Nicosia, Cyprus. A bill amending the Refugee Law is entering its final stage before a vote after the…
PoliticsTensions persist in UN buffer zone near Pyla as Unficyp reinforces presence
Nicosia, Cyprus. The situation in the UN-controlled buffer zone near the bicommunal village of Pyla remains tense, with…
PoliticsCalm in Pyla buffer zone after reported tensions, Turkish Cypriot leader says
Pyla, Cyprus. Calm is prevailing in the buffer zone village of Pyla after earlier reports of tensions between…
PoliticsEU age verification app for online platforms ready, von der Leyen says
Brussels, Belgium. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU’s age verification app for online platforms…
PoliticsPoll projects CTP to lead after next legislative elections and form north’s ruling coalition
Nicosia, Cyprus. A CMIRS poll released on Wednesday shows the centre-left CTP leading voting intention ahead of the…
PoliticsTurkish Cypriot coalition to return cost-of-living allowance bill to finance committee
Nicosia, Cyprus. A bill set to alter the payment of the cost-of-living allowance to Turkish Cypriot public sector…
PoliticsParliament passes bill to abolish social support body and transfer functions to State Scholarships Foundation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliament on Thursday passed a bill abolishing the social support body that provides financial assistance to…
PoliticsCyprus parliament renews call for recognition of Armenian Genocide on 111th anniversary
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus parliament renewed calls on Thursday for international recognition of the Armenian Genocide as MPs marked…
PoliticsErhurman warns against being “trapped by history” after Christodoulides comments on Eoka anniversary
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday warned against people becoming “trapped by history” in response…
Politics19 Cypriot-flagged ships remain near the Strait of Hormuz, ministry says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ shipping deputy ministry said on Thursday that 19 Cypriot-flagged ships remain in the Arabian Gulf…