News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCypriot MEPs call for stronger EU wildfire protection and permanent rescEU presence on the island
Strasbourg, France. Cypriot members of the European Parliament on Wednesday called for stronger protection for Cyprus from the effects of wildfires during a plenary debate on the European Union’s preparedness for future fires and…
PoliticsEuropean Parliament adopts report on sexual violence against Cypriot women in 1974 invasion
Brussels, Belgium. The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a report on the sexual violence suffered by Cypriot women…
PoliticsFarage faces Count Binface in Clacton after rivals reject by-election bid
Clacton, United Kingdom. Nigel Farage’s decision to seek a vote in his Clacton parliamentary seat has left Count…
PoliticsEuropean Commission cites Cyprus over waste, energy and anti-money laundering compliance
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European Commission on Wednesday issued infringement notices to Cyprus over failures related to EU waste…
PoliticsEuropean Parliament backs resolution on 1974 Cyprus sexual violence victims
Brussels, Belgium. The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for accountability and survivor support for victims of sexual…
PoliticsTurkey must show flexibility on Cyprus, government spokesman says
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey will be required to show flexibility on the Cyprus issue, Cyprus government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis…
PoliticsCyprus appoints Ilias Anagnostopoulos to independent investigators team in Mafia State case
Nicosia, Cyprus. Criminologist Ilias Anagnostopoulos has officially joined the team of independent criminal investigators in the Mafia State…
PoliticsChristodoulides says citizen participation is key as democracy faces new pressures
Athens, Greece. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that measures to encourage greater participation and dialogue are crucial…
PoliticsCyprus reaffirms maritime policy role during London visit at IMO Council session
London, United Kingdom. Cyprus will continue to play an active role in shaping international maritime policy, focusing on…
PoliticsPolish president backs extending NATO fuel pipeline network to eastern flank
Ankara, Turkey. Poland’s president said on Wednesday he will push for NATO’s fuel pipeline network to be extended…
PoliticsGerman MEP calls planned European Parliament vote on Cyprus 1974 report “incomprehensible”
Brussels, Belgium. German MEP Irmhild Bossdorf said on Tuesday that a scheduled European Parliament vote on a report…