News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsEuropean foreign ministers back Lebanon and urge de-escalation in joint declaration
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday signed a joint declaration by European foreign ministers expressing “full support for the Lebanese government and people” as the conflict in the Middle East spills…
PoliticsAsylum and foreign national court filings fell in 2025, Law Office says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Fewer cases filed by asylum seekers and foreign nationals were recorded in 2025 in both the…
PoliticsCypriot federation in UK asks John Healey to justify Eurofighter Typhoon deal with Turkey
London, United Kingdom. The Federation of Cypriots in the UK has asked British Defence Secretary John Healey to…
PoliticsGreek Cypriot refugees with minor housing irregularities to receive title deeds, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Greek Cypriot refugees living on housing estates whose homes have minor irregularities will be able to…
PoliticsNorth issues decree delaying cost-of-living allowance payments for public sector workers
Nicosia, Cyprus. The north’s ruling coalition on Tuesday issued a decree stating Turkish Cypriot public sector workers will…
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…
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…