News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus to seek reassessment of British bases after regional crisis, Christodoulides says
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus will seek a reassessment of the future of the British bases once the current regional crisis subsides, stating that “everything is on the table” in discussions with…
PoliticsTurkish Cypriot leaders criticise Roberta Metsola remarks referencing Eoka
Nicosia, Cyprus. Strong reactions continued in the north on Friday to remarks made by European Parliament president Roberta…
PoliticsGreenland candidates seek Denmark concessions amid renewed U.S. attention ahead of election
Copenhagen, Denmark. Greenlandic candidates competing for two seats in Denmark’s national assembly say they want to use heightened…
PoliticsEuropean Council offers to assist Cyprus in talks with UK over sovereign bases
Brussels, Belgium. The European Council said it “stands ready to assist” Cyprus in discussions with the United Kingdom…
PoliticsVon der Leyen says EU stands with Cyprus on security amid Middle East tensions
Brussels, Belgium. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said President Nikos Christodoulides has handled the situation effectively…
PoliticsCyprus House rejects Akel resolution seeking disclosure of Social Support Fund donors
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House of Representatives on Thursday voted down a resolution calling on the government to disclose…
PoliticsUK to proceed with Noctis-2 satellite monitoring facility in Cyprus, British media report
Nicosia, Cyprus. British media report that the United Kingdom will proceed with a £17.5 million satellite monitoring facility…
PoliticsUK and Cyprus reaffirm close partnership after talks between Doughty and Kombos
Paphos, Cyprus. The United Kingdom and Cyprus reaffirmed their close relationship after talks between British minister for European…
PoliticsAkel to table April 2 bill restricting foreign acquisitions of Cypriot land
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel will bring a bill to the House plenum on April 2 to restrict the acquisition…
PoliticsEU leaders fail to sway Orban on €90 billion Ukraine loan block
Brussels, Belgium. European Union leaders failed at a summit on Thursday to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban…
PoliticsCyprus bill on employing nurses from third countries postponed after House health committee deadlock
Nicosia, Cyprus. Proposed legislation to allow the employment of nurses from third countries was postponed on Thursday after…