News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus says attempted attack linked to Iran conflict was intercepted far from its maritime zone
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said an attempted attack linked to the escalating conflict with Iran was intercepted far from Cyprus’ maritime zone. He said authorities have dealt with two security incidents since…
PoliticsSanchez calls Cyprus a “victim of this war” as Spain deploys frigate to bolster island’s defences
Madrid, Spain. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Cyprus is “a victim of this war” as Spain confirmed…
PoliticsCyprus president meets MI6 chief as officials cite heightened preparedness
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said President Nikos Christodoulides met with MI6 head Blaise Metreweli on…
PoliticsGermany rules out new military support for Cyprus, citing Nato focus on eastern flank
Berlin, Germany. Germany said it will not send additional military support to Cyprus despite rising security concerns in…
PoliticsCyBC poll shows Disy narrowly leads Akel as voting intention reaches 86% ahead of parliamentary elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. Voting intention for the upcoming parliamentary elections stands at 86 per cent, according to a pre-election…
PoliticsChurch of Cyprus says Tychikos issue closed; new Paphos bishop to be elected after charter revision
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Church of Cyprus has moved past the issue of ousted Paphos bishop Tychikos and will…
PoliticsCyprus ranks last in EU for women in national parliament in 2025, Eurostat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded the lowest share of female representatives in the European Union in 2025, with women…
PoliticsUK experts arrive in Cyprus to coordinate air defences at British bases, Healey says
Akrotiri, Cyprus. British Defence Secretary John Healey said “top experts” from the United Kingdom arrived in Cyprus on…
PoliticsChristodoulides says nothing ruled out over future of UK bases in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday that nothing has been ruled out regarding the future of…
PoliticsUK could legally strike Iranian missile sites, Lammy says, as Cyprus base used in drone defence missions
London, United Kingdom. British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said the United Kingdom could legally strike missile sites…
PoliticsAnti-war demonstration planned outside Cyprus presidential palace over alleged involvement in regional conflict
Nicosia, Cyprus. Organisers said an anti-war demonstration will be held on Saturday outside the presidential palace, urging the…