News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus spokesman urges unity and renewed focus on national goals at Nicosia memorial
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said current circumstances leave no room for complacency, calling for unity and a clear national direction. He spoke during a memorial service at the Church of Saint George…
PoliticsStarmer tells Christodoulides Cyprus security is “fundamental” to the United Kingdom
Nicosia, Cyprus. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told President Nikos Christodoulides that Cyprus’ security is “fundamental” to…
PoliticsVaroufakis says Greek military deployments to Cyprus protect UK bases, not Cypriots
London, United Kingdom. Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis said Greece’s recent deployment of military assets to Cyprus…
PoliticsTurkey denies missile firing in Cypriot waters after video circulates online
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkey’s presidential communications directorate on Saturday denied reports that missiles had been fired from a vessel…
PoliticsUK has not authorised US strike missions from RAF Akrotiri after reported Iranian missiles toward Diego Garcia
London, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has not authorised the United States to carry out strike missions from…
PoliticsUK deploys 500 additional personnel to Cyprus bases amid Middle East conflict
Nicosia, Cyprus. The United Kingdom’s defence ministry has announced the deployment of 500 additional personnel to the country’s…
PoliticsCyprus university student elections halted amid rigging allegations against Protoporia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Four student parties accused Disy’s student wing, Protoporia, of attempting to rig the University of Cyprus…
PoliticsUK authorises US use of British bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites in Strait of Hormuz conflict
London, United Kingdom. Britain has authorised the United States to use UK military bases to carry out strikes…
PoliticsGreek parliament speaker urges Cyprus to press EU on cost of living and energy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Greek parliament speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis urged Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to use Cyprus’ term holding the…
PoliticsUK warns Iran against further attacks on British bases after drone hit on Akrotiri in Cyprus
London, United Kingdom. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi against further attacks on…
PoliticsGreece reaffirms commitment to Cyprus security during parliament visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. Greece reaffirmed its commitment to Cyprus’s security during a visit to parliament on Friday, as Greek…