News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsItaly says it will stop responding to Trump remarks ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
Ankara, Turkey. Italy will stop responding to provocative remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday as NATO leaders prepared to meet in Ankara. The comments came amid renewed…
PoliticsOpok urges Cyprus to plan energy transition in line with environmental and EU protection rules
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ energy transition must be properly planned to respect the environment and comply with EU guidelines…
PoliticsTrump may signal openness to Turkey rejoining F-35 program, New York Times reports
Ankara, Turkey. President Donald Trump is expected to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he is prepared…
PoliticsUN chief warns Cyprus buffer zone remains fragile amid military and civilian violations
Nicosia, Cyprus. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the situation in Cyprus’ buffer zone remains fragile,…
PoliticsAkel criticises investigators’ appointment in Mafia State probe as government rejects allegations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Opposition party Akel on Monday criticised the government over the appointment of independent investigators to examine…
PoliticsLawyer says Mafia State investigation material should not have gone to cabinet and police
Nicosia, Cyprus. A lawyer representing Mafia State author Makarios Drousiotis said on Monday that the report, witness testimonies…
PoliticsUN awards medals to 107 peacekeepers serving in Cyprus mission
Nicosia, Cyprus. The United Nations awarded medals to 107 peacekeepers on Monday in recognition of their service in…
PoliticsCyprus officials honour sponsors for contributions to EU presidency
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ EU presidency served as an opportunity for unity around a common vision, Deputy European Affairs…
PoliticsFrance reportedly opens to possible SAMP/T sale to Turkey amid Cyprus scrutiny
Nicosia, Cyprus. A reported shift in France’s position on the possible sale of advanced SAMP/T air defence systems…
PoliticsCyprus government urges patience as Mafia State criminal investigation proceeds
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government has called for patience as independent criminal investigators continue their work in the so-called…
PoliticsCyprus sends two firefighting aircraft to France through RescEU
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is sending two firefighting air tractors to France to assist efforts to contain wildfires in…