News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsPalmas says National Guard remains Cyprus’ primary deterrent
Delikipos, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said the National Guard remains Cyprus’ primary deterrent against external threats and a key defender of the country’s freedom and democracy during a swearing-in ceremony for new non-commissioned…
PoliticsChristodoulides, von der Leyen discuss Cyprus’ Schengen accession in Paris
Paris, France. President Nikos Christodoulides and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed Cyprus’ efforts to join…
PoliticsGreece welcomes EU appointment of Raffaele Fitto as Cyprus special representative
Athens, Greece. Greece’s foreign ministry welcomed the appointment of European Commission Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto as the Commission’s…
PoliticsChristodoulides praises Cyprus-France defence cooperation during Paris visit
Paris, France. President Nikos Christodoulides praised the Republic of Cyprus armed forces and highlighted defence cooperation with France…
PoliticsChristodoulides attends Bastille Day events in Paris
Paris, France. President Nikos Christodoulides is attending France’s Bastille Day celebrations on Tuesday at the invitation of French…
PoliticsEU urges Turkey to respect Cyprus sovereignty over planned gas pipeline
Brussels, Belgium. European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called on Turkey to respect the Republic of Cyprus’…
PoliticsUN declines to comment on reports of ‘looser’ Cyprus solution
Nicosia, Cyprus. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman Stephane Dujarric declined on Monday to comment on reports that…
PoliticsTurkish Cypriot official urges EU envoy to advance direct trade regulation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s undersecretary, Mehmet Dana, called on newly appointed European Commission envoy for…
PoliticsCyprus joins €41.7m EU-backed funding pledge for Palestinian Authority
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus joined 10 other European countries and the European Union in pledging €41.7 million in new…
PoliticsTurkey urges EU Cyprus envoy to change bloc’s stance on island
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey’s foreign minister Oncu Keceli called on newly appointed European Commission Cyprus envoy Raffaele Fitto to…
PoliticsLaw Commissioner submits compliance report to government
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Office of the Law Commissioner on Monday submitted to the government its latest report on…