News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsEuropean Parliament hears call to address sexual violence during 1974 invasion of Cyprus
Brussels, Belgium. Greek MEP Eleonora Meleti told the European Parliament on Tuesday that she had promised victims that “someone will finally take care of these open wounds” during a debate on her report into…
PoliticsKeravnos to attend Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will travel to Brussels on Wednesday to take part in the…
PoliticsEuropean Parliament to vote on Cyprus resolution before Meleti press conference in Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France. Greek MEP Eleonora Meleti of the EPP group will hold a press conference on Wednesday in…
PoliticsNigel Farage says he will resign seat to trigger by-election and seek re-election
London, United Kingdom. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said on Tuesday that he would resign as a lawmaker…
PoliticsQuestions raised over possible professional links in Cyprus inquiry into Drousiotis allegations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Questions were raised on Tuesday over possible professional links between journalist Makarios Drousiotis’ lawyer, Leto Cariolou,…
PoliticsCyprus defence minister urges new officers to pursue lifelong learning and humane leadership
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday called on newly commissioned officers of the Cyprus National Guard…
PoliticsCyprus consulted anti-corruption authority before Mafia State investigator appointment
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday that the government consulted the anti-corruption authority before appointing Ilias…
PoliticsFrench appeals court upholds Marine Le Pen conviction and shortens election ban
Paris, France. A French appeals court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing EU funds while…
Politics1,100 missing persons identified to date, Cyprus officials tell parliament
Nicosia, Cyprus. A total of 1,100 people on the official bicommunal list of missing persons have been identified…
PoliticsChristodoulides says EU-Turkey ties should depend on progress in Cyprus talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday he was in close contact with senior European Union officials…
PoliticsGreek court convicts four over Predator spyware use linked to Cyprus surveillance scandal
Athens, Greece. A Greek court has convicted four people over the illegal use of Predator spyware in a…