News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsGovernment names five investigators to examine anti-corruption findings on Mafia State
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government on Thursday named a team of five criminal investigators to examine findings reached by the anti-corruption authority during its probe into the book Mafia State. Investigators named Government spokesman Konstantinos…
PoliticsDisy marks 50th anniversary as Annita Demetriou outlines party’s next chapter
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disy leader Annita Demetriou on Wednesday marked the party’s 50th anniversary, paying tribute to its founding…
PoliticsCyprus to submit pension reform bill to parliament on September 20, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government will submit its pension reform bill to the House of Representatives on September 20…
PoliticsPalestinian committee completes Cyprus talks on Gaza post-war administration
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Palestinian technocratic committee expected to play a role in Gaza’s post-war administration said late on…
PoliticsCyprus government to submit bill expanding Anti-Corruption Authority investigative powers
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government plans to submit legislation granting investigative powers to the Anti-Corruption Authority, the justice ministry’s…
PoliticsFidan says Cyprus is blocking progress on EU-Turkey customs union modernisation
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that Cyprus was blocking efforts to modernise the…
PoliticsBaram says Cyprus and Greece could be central to regional security framework
Herzliya, Israel. Cyprus and Greece could play an important role in a wider regional security architecture stretching from…
PoliticsGreece contributes €67,000 to Cyprus missing persons committee
Nicosia, Cyprus. Greece has contributed €67,000 to the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus, providing further support for…
PoliticsIsraeli media report Gaza Board of Peace decisions amid unconfirmed Cyprus meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. Israeli media on Wednesday reported that the Gaza Board of Peace had taken decisions on personnel…
PoliticsUN envoy urges Cypriots to seize historic opportunity for lasting solution
Nicosia, Cyprus. United Nations envoy for the Cyprus problem Maria Angela Holguin on Wednesday called on Cypriots to…
PoliticsCabinet meeting postponed after Diko requests talks on possible reshuffle
Nicosia, Cyprus. Reports said a letter from Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos to President Nikos Christodoulides seeking a meeting…