News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsTurkey announces maritime monitoring network and expanded air defences in northern Cyprus
Famagusta, Cyprus. Ankara on Tuesday announced the establishment of a maritime traffic monitoring network and the expansion of air defence systems in the north, heightening regional security concerns. Maritime monitoring stations and timeline Turkish…
PoliticsCypriot MEP urges EU security action after drone strike as leaders visit Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cypriot MEP Costas Mavrides welcomed visits by French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos…
PoliticsCyprus finance minister says life on island remains normal amid Middle East conflict
Brussels, Belgium. Finance minister Makis Keravnos said on Tuesday that life in Cyprus continues normally and safely despite…
PoliticsAnastasiades says debate on British bases premature before Cyprus settlement
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former president Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday that discussion over the future of the British bases…
PoliticsPalmas says Cyprus not target of threats, warns focus was on British bases
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence minister Vasilis Palmas said on Tuesday that Cyprus was not the target of recent threats…
PoliticsUS Jewish group urges permanent end to US arms embargo on Cyprus
Washington, United States. A leading American Jewish organisation has called for the United States to permanently lift its…
PoliticsCyprus says no attacks targeted republic after Macron remarks
Paphos, Cyprus. Cyprus’ government said on Tuesday there had been no attacks against the republic, clarifying remarks made…
PoliticsGermany’s Wadephul visits Cyprus, stresses commitment to peace and strong Europe
Nicosia, Cyprus. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany is “committed to peace and to a strong Europe”…
PoliticsMacron reaffirms France’s support for Cyprus after drone strike
Paphos, Cyprus. French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed France’s support for Cyprus on Tuesday after last week’s drone strike,…
PoliticsMetsola says Cyprus “will never be alone” as EU states deploy naval assets after drone strike
Strasbourg, France. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said Cyprus “will never be alone” and pledged European solidarity a…
PoliticsCyprus leaders meet UAE foreign minister amid regional conflict and strikes on Emirati cities
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides and Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin…