News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus speeds talks to buy French armoured vehicles under EU SAFE programme
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is expediting discussions to acquire French-made armoured vehicles for the National Guard under the European Union’s SAFE programme. Planned purchases and upgrades According to French newspaper La Tribune, the government is…
PoliticsChristodoulides says he expects meeting with Erhurman as Cyprus talks may restart
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday he is optimistic about restarting negotiations on the Cyprus…
PoliticsErhurman to meet UN special representative in Cyprus on Monday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman is scheduled to meet the UN Secretary-General’s special representative in Cyprus…
PoliticsCyprus faces increased economic and security risks as US-Israel-Iran conflict widens
Nicosia, Cyprus. The escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is increasingly viewed as a prolonged…
PoliticsGreek Cypriot side proposes date for Christodoulides-Erhurman meeting, awaits response
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Greek Cypriot side has suggested a specific date for a new meeting between President Nikos…
PoliticsKombos urges Cypriots to heed travel warnings, says repatriation operations will not be repeated
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos urged citizens to take government travel warnings seriously and avoid high-risk destinations…
PoliticsCyprus says new aid ship carrying 900 tonnes has sailed to Gaza via Amalthea corridor
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said a ship carrying around 900 tonnes of humanitarian aid has sailed…
PoliticsFiscal Council president Michalis Persianis announces intention to step down
Nicosia, Cyprus. Fiscal Council president Michalis Persianis announced on Friday that he intends to step down from the…
PoliticsCyprus prepares for talks with UK on future of British bases, government spokesman says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cypriot government is undertaking preparations “at all levels” for negotiations with the United Kingdom on…
PoliticsIran envoy says Cyprus and UK bases not targets in conflict with US and Israel
Nicosia, Cyprus. Iran’s ambassador to Cyprus, Alireza Salarian, said Cyprus and the British bases are not considered targets…
PoliticsUnficyp chief outlines four priorities after meeting Cyprus president
Nicosia, Cyprus. Unficyp chief Khassim Diagne on Friday outlined four priorities for the months ahead after meeting President…