News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsEuropean Commission backs Cyprus’ Schengen preparedness ahead of September Council review
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European Commission has confirmed a positive assessment of Cyprus’ preparedness to join Europe’s border-free Schengen zone, effectively placing the issue before the Council of the European Union in September. A unanimous…
PoliticsOzel says new party possible after CHP legal proceedings
Ankara, Turkey. Ousted Republican People’s Party leader Ozgur Ozel said preparations are under way for the possible creation…
PoliticsReform UK calls for expanded protection for lawmakers after Ann Widdecombe murder
London, United Kingdom. Reform UK called on Wednesday for all lawmakers to receive full security if requested following…
PoliticsCyprus condemns Turkish and Turkish Cypriot moves near Pyla buffer zone
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ foreign ministry said it shares United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ concern over advances by Turkish…
PoliticsDemetriou urges unity ahead of renewed Cyprus talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. House President Annita Demetriou called for unity among Greek Cypriots to help secure a solution to…
PoliticsCyprus leaders attend memorial service for 1974 coup victims
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides attended a Wednesday morning memorial service for those killed during the 1974 coup…
PoliticsFidan and Guterres discuss regional issues as Cyprus talks efforts continue
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke by telephone late Tuesday…
PoliticsChristodoulides confirms brief discussion with Fidan in Paris
Paris, France. President Nikos Christodoulides said he held a brief discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during…
PoliticsHolguin to return to Cyprus as efforts continue to resume talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin is expected to return to Cyprus within the final 10…
PoliticsCyprus marks 51 years since 1974 coup against Archbishop Makarios III
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus marked 51 years on Wednesday since a Greek military junta-sponsored coup overthrew the government led…
PoliticsElectoral court appeal filed over disputed Nicosia parliamentary seat
Nicosia, Cyprus. Chief Returning Officer Elikkos Elias said Anastasia Anthousi’s appeal to the electoral court over a disputed…