News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsQuestions persist over scope and duration of foreign military presence around Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. A government source said questions remain over the scope, mandate and duration of the foreign military presence around Cyprus as the Israel-US war on Iran broke out. Foreign naval and air deployments…
PoliticsCypriot federation in UK warns UK-Turkey defence contract may breach export criteria and guarantor duties
London, United Kingdom. The National Federation of Cypriots in the United Kingdom has written to Defence Minister John…
PoliticsCyprus government urges reporting of Drousiotis allegations to authorities as parties and candidates respond
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis called on anyone with information related to allegations made by journalist and…
PoliticsCyprus-UK talks on British base areas expected to start after regional tensions ease
Nicosia, Cyprus. Discussions between Cyprus and the United Kingdom on the future of the British sovereign base areas…
PoliticsCyprus government says political will is firm ahead of Christodoulides-Erhurman meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government’s political will for progress on the Cyprus problem is “given and firm” ahead of…
PoliticsUN places new buffer zone signs near Denia to reinforce stability measures
Nicosia, Cyprus. New signs have been placed to demarcate the buffer zone near the village of Denia as…
PoliticsCyprus reports 305 air and 33 naval violations by Turkish forces in January-February 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has reported a series of violations of its national airspace, international air traffic regulations within…
PoliticsTreasury publishes 2025 state grants and discretionary payments over €5,000
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Treasury on Monday published details of state grants and discretionary payments for 2025, citing transparency…
PoliticsCyprus Audit Office probes claim former justice minister has police guards despite rules
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Audit Office said it is investigating claims that former justice minister Marios Hartsiotis continues to…
PoliticsCyprus aims to make migration a “solution” as irregular arrivals and asylum requests fall
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said the government aims to turn migration into what it called…
PoliticsConcerns grow over Cyprus surveillance bill proposal to bypass courts
Nicosia, Cyprus. Concerns are mounting over proposed amendments to Cyprus’ surveillance legislation that could remove judicial oversight as…