News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsZelenskiy plans to replace Prime Minister Svyrydenko after one year
Kyiv, Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that he plans to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after one year in office, prompting the government’s resignation. He also announced planned changes among the heads…
PoliticsSyria’s new parliament convenes amid transition under President Ahmed al-Sharaa
Damascus, Syria. Syria’s new parliament convened for the first time on Sunday, 19 months after rebels led by…
PoliticsTurkish Cypriot chief justice renews call for judicial reform referendum
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot supreme court chief justice Bertan Ozerdag has renewed his call for a referendum on…
PoliticsTrump’s F-35 remarks renew debate over Turkey’s role in Western security
Nicosia, Cyprus. Donald Trump’s suggestion that he may reconsider Turkey’s return to the F-35 fighter jet programme has…
PoliticsCyprus says summer meeting remains possible as reunification efforts continue
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said an enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem could still be convened…
PoliticsGuterres voices concern over buffer zone developments near Pyla
Pyla, Cyprus. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over advances by Turkish and Turkish Cypriot…
PoliticsMarilena Raouna reflects on Cyprus’ final day leading the EU Council
Nicosia, Cyprus. Marilena Raouna, who headed the secretariat for Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union,…
PoliticsMeloni says she does not regret close ties with Trump despite public disputes
Ankara, Türkiye. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she did not regret seeking close ties with US President…
PoliticsGuterres urges Cyprus leaders to use window for progress
Nicosia, Cyprus. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman have…
PoliticsUS senators and Trump administration agree to advance updated Russia sanctions bill
Washington, United States. Four US senators said on Friday they had reached agreement with President Donald Trump’s administration…
PoliticsErhurman, Yilmaz reaffirm coordination on Cyprus issue after meeting in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman and Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz on Friday said their cooperation…