News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus says it is ready for EU-Turkey steps if Cyprus talks resume with substantive progress
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Greek Cypriot side is ready for tangible steps forward in relations between the European Union and Turkey if substantive negotiations on the Cyprus issue resume following the next enlarged meeting, government…
PoliticsEuropean Parliament backs resolution on 1974 sexual violence during Cyprus invasion
Strasbourg, France. The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution calling for accountability for perpetrators and support for…
PoliticsCyprus president briefs party leaders on latest developments in Cyprus problem
Nicosia, Cyprus. The leaders of Dipa, the Ecologists’ Movement, and Edek, which lost all their parliamentary seats in…
PoliticsTurkey courts closer U.S. ties as Erdogan and Trump meet at NATO summit in Ankara
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey sought to strengthen relations with the United States at a NATO summit in Ankara, where…
PoliticsCyprus urges stronger global action on conflict-related sexual violence at UN debate
New York, United States. Cyprus called for stronger international action to support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and…
PoliticsDisy criticises Akel over refusal to back Cyprus solution involving Nato
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disy on Thursday criticised Akel after the party’s leader Stefanos Stefanou said a day earlier that…
PoliticsKourion mayor accuses British bases administration of misleading municipality over Akrotiri antenna plans
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Kourion mayor Pantelis Georgiou on Thursday accused the British bases administration of misleading his municipality over…
PoliticsEU leaders urge Erdogan to use renewed momentum for Cyprus settlement after Nato summit meeting
Ankara, Turkey. European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Turkish…
PoliticsCyprus cabinet set to review police protection for senior political figures after election changes
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ cabinet is expected next week to discuss planned changes to police protection for high-ranking politicians,…
PoliticsCyprus says EU Council presidency strengthened its influence and political capital
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus emerged from its presidency of the Council of the European Union stronger, more influential and…
PoliticsAttorney-general defends recusal from Mafia State investigation before parliament
Nicosia, Cyprus. Attorney-general George Savvides on Wednesday defended his decision to recuse himself from the anti-corruption authority’s Mafia…