News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsEU Parliament committee examines measures to prevent homelessness and improve affordable housing
Brussels, Belgium. Preventing homelessness and improving access to affordable housing were the focus of a meeting of the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee, as members examined proposed European Union measures against housing…
PoliticsUN Security Council briefed on Cyprus reports and settlement efforts
New York, United States. UN Special Representative in Cyprus Khassim Diagne briefed members of the UN Security Council…
PoliticsCyprus and Greece plan joint unmanned combat aircraft programme under EU SAFE framework
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus and Greece are preparing a joint programme to develop and co-produce an unmanned combat aerial…
PoliticsItaly’s lower house approves contested electoral reform plan
Rome, Italy. Italy’s lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a contested government plan to overhaul the electoral…
PoliticsUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to visit Cyprus on July 27-28
Nicosia, Cyprus. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to visit Cyprus on July 27 and 28, according…
PoliticsStefanou says federation remains only realistic path to reunify Cyprus
Idalion, Cyprus. Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou said a bizonal, bicommunal federation remains the only realistic framework for ending…
PoliticsCyprus and UK to upgrade strategic dialogue and deepen regional cooperation
London, United Kingdom. Cyprus and the United Kingdom have agreed to upgrade their strategic dialogue, strengthen cooperation on…
PoliticsEuropean Commission opens nine infringement procedures against Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European Commission opened nine infringement procedures against Cyprus on Wednesday over the country’s failure to…
PoliticsUK pledges to take Cyprus security seriously during London talks
London, United Kingdom. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the United Kingdom takes Cyprus’ security seriously during talks…
PoliticsMemorial motorcyclists visit Acropolis during Greece tour for Isaac and Solomou
Athens, Greece. Motorcyclists participating in the Isaac and Solomou memorial initiative visited the Acropolis on Wednesday during a…
PoliticsEU delays decision on ban of trade with Israeli settlements
Brussels, Belgium. European Union foreign ministers did not agree on Monday to introduce a ban on products from…