News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
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 of Cypriot land by foreigners, which party officials say is needed to curb uncontrolled property sales.…
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…
PoliticsDemetriou says security and guarantees must be re-examined in Cyprus solution talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. House President Annita Demetriou said the pursuit of a solution to the Cyprus problem aims to…
PoliticsSurvey: Cypriot fishers say government action is insufficient as EU policy implementation faces challenges
Nicosia, Cyprus. A new Oceana survey found that nine in ten Cypriot fishers believe government action is insufficient…
PoliticsTurkey issues new Notam for possible military activity near Ercan airport after notices exchanged on Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkey has issued a new notice to airmen (Notam) over possible military activities in the airspace…
PoliticsTufan Erhurman says foreign military buildup around Cyprus should not be permanent
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said the buildup of foreign military assets in and around Cyprus…
PoliticsChristodoulides pledges talks with UK on future of British bases in Cyprus
Brussels, Belgium. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday Cyprus will hold an open and frank discussion with the…
PoliticsChristodoulides says EU should back initiative for Israel-Lebanon talks and support Lebanon
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Middle Eastern countries expect an initiative to help end the region’s…
PoliticsCyprus officials attend consecration of Greek frigate “Kimon” in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis attended the consecration of the Greek frigate “Kimon” at the port…
PoliticsNorth zeros VAT on fuel and caps importer profit amid Middle East conflict-related price pressures
Nicosia, Cyprus. The north has zeroed value added tax on fuel and capped importer and petrol station profit…