News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsGreece says it will back Cyprus decision on Nato as debate grows
Athens, Greece. Greece will support Cyprus’ choices on whether to join Nato, Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said during a joint press conference with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul. The issue has drawn divided opinions…
PoliticsTurkey’s AKP spokesman criticises Cyprus, Greece and EU over Eastern Mediterranean security moves
Ankara, Turkey. Turkish AKP spokesman Omer Celik criticised Cyprus, Greece and the European Union on Tuesday over military…
PoliticsGermany reaffirms support for Cyprus after talks with Greek foreign minister in Berlin
Berlin, Germany. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to Cyprus on Tuesday after talks in Berlin…
PoliticsMPs urge passage of updated disability legislation before House dissolves ahead of May elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. MPs on Tuesday said updated legislation for persons with disabilities must be passed before the House…
PoliticsEurostat reports fall in Cyprus asylum applications in December 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eurostat data published on Tuesday showed a decrease in asylum applications in Cyprus, with 130 first-time…
PoliticsCyprus officials urge bicommunal coordination to contain foot and mouth disease
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus officials and MPs on Tuesday called for coordinated action with the Turkish Cypriot community to…
PoliticsCyprus says it is not in talks with Iran on passage for Cypriot-flagged ships through Strait of Hormuz
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is not involved in negotiations with Iran aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz to…
PoliticsCyprus to establish independent coast guard at Mari naval base after cabinet approval
Mari, Cyprus. Cyprus will establish an independent coast guard headquartered at the naval base in Mari following cabinet…
PoliticsParliament clash over postponed equal burden distribution agency budget ahead of May elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disagreement erupted in parliament on Tuesday over the postponement of the equal burden distribution agency’s budget,…
PoliticsCyprus security features in talks between Greek and British defence ministers in London
London, United Kingdom. Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias and his British counterpart John Healey discussed Cyprus and regional…
PoliticsBicommunal veterinary committee reviews foot-and-mouth disease situation after Greek Cypriot request
Nicosia, Cyprus. Members of the veterinary committee under the bicommunal technical committee on health exchanged updates on the…