News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsUSS Arleigh Burke docks in Limassol ahead of US Independence Day celebrations
Limassol, Cyprus. The United States naval ship USS Arleigh Burke docked in Limassol on Thursday ahead of the Fourth of July on Saturday, when the United States will mark 250 years since the Declaration…
PoliticsCyprus raises contract NCO promotion posts in National Guard from 250 to 400
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will increase the number of contract soldiers eligible for promotion to contract non-commissioned officer positions…
PoliticsAkel Famagusta urges review of Liopetri military camp location near homes and school
Liopetri, Cyprus. Akel Famagusta has called on Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas to reconsider the location of the “Modestos…
PoliticsEU unveils package to strengthen technological sovereignty across cloud, AI and semiconductors
Brussels, Belgium. The European Commission on 3 June unveiled a package of measures aimed at strengthening the European…
PoliticsCyprus government defends inquiry team appointments amid conflict concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government on Friday defended the composition of the criminal investigation team appointed to examine allegations…
PoliticsTurkey’s Fidan says Cyprus stance is blocking progress on EU-Turkey Customs Union update
Ankara, Turkey. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the position of the Republic of Cyprus is preventing progress…
PoliticsCyprus welcomes Ireland as it takes over EU Council presidency
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus welcomed Ireland as the new holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency…
PoliticsTufan Erhurman backs UN efforts to restart Cyprus talks, rejects speculation on formal negotiation plan
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday reiterated his support for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’…
PoliticsGovernment says Christodoulides meeting with Diko leader should not cause surprise
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday that President Nikos Christodoulides’ decision to postpone this week’s…
PoliticsCyprus says Turkey must show constructive intent on next steps in Cyprus talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday that Turkey is the only party that must demonstrate…
PoliticsCyprus interior minister urges immediate talks on three priority housing and civil protection bills
Nicosia, Cyprus. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Thursday called on MPs to begin immediate discussions on three priority…