News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsEU commissioners and Turkey back UN initiative to resume Cyprus talks
Ankara, Turkey. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and three members of the European Commission said late on Wednesday they support a new initiative by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres aimed at resuming talks on…
PoliticsEU commissioners and Turkey back UN initiative to resume Cyprus talks
Ankara, Turkey. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and three members of the European Commission expressed joint support late…
PoliticsUS analysts urge Congress to take firmer stance on Turkey’s policies in Cyprus
Washington, United States. Two American foreign policy analysts urged the United States Congress on Tuesday to adopt a…
PoliticsAnnita Demetriou urges deeper Greece-Cyprus cooperation on defence and regional security
Athens, Greece. Cyprus House President Annita Demetriou told the plenary of the Hellenic Parliament on Tuesday that Greece…
PoliticsProtest held in Cyprus over Gaza Board of Peace meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. More than 150 people gathered outside the presidential palace on Monday evening to protest the start…
PoliticsCyprus parliament begins debate on bill targeting greenwashing claims
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliament on Tuesday began discussing a government bill intended to curb greenwashing, the practice of presenting…
PoliticsMitsotakis and Demetriou stress Athens-Nicosia coordination amid renewed Cyprus diplomacy
Athens, Greece. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and House President Annita Demetriou on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to…
PoliticsEuropean Commission reports rise in Green Line crossings on Cyprus in annual review
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European Commission said on Tuesday that crossings across Cyprus’ Green Line increased last year for…
PoliticsStatus of reported Board of Peace meeting in Cyprus remains unverified
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cypriot authorities were unable on Tuesday to verify whether the Board of Peace, reported to be…
PoliticsFrance says Cyprus defence pact is legal and not aimed at establishing a military base
Paris, France. France has rejected Turkish claims that its newly signed defence agreement with Cyprus violates international law,…
PoliticsEU leaders praise Cyprus as its EU Council presidency comes to a close
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Tuesday praised…