News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsChristodoulides says Cyprus would welcome UK return to EU
President Nikos Christodoulides joined other European leaders in responding positively to the possibility of Britain rejoining the EU.
PoliticsChristodoulides urges EU support for Gulf states after summit postponed
President Nikos Christodoulides criticised the postponement of an EU-Gulf summit and called for practical support for countries affected…
PoliticsChristodoulides says Cyprus talks will feature in top-level EU-Turkey meeting in October
President Nikos Christodoulides said an EU-Turkey meeting this month would address restarting Cyprus negotiations and prospects for closer…
PoliticsChristodoulides proposes shorter EU budget cycle as leaders negotiate 2028–2034 framework
President Nikos Christodoulides has proposed a three- or four-year EU budget cycle, but the change would require treaty…
PoliticsHouse plenary postponed, leaving first-term MP’s turn as acting Speaker unrealised
Thursday’s House plenary was cancelled for lack of agenda items, preventing Alma MP Yiannis Laouris from presiding while…
PoliticsAkel and Disy clash over launch of pro-Israel parliamentary group
Akel accused Disy, Diko and Elam of turning parliament into an Israel lobby after six MPs launched a…
PoliticsChristodoulides joins 17 EU leaders in call to end budget rebates
A letter signed by President Nikos Christodoulides and 16 other European leaders urges an end to EU contribution…
PoliticsHarmanci says Christodoulides is trapped by ultranationalism after Cyprus Forum withdrawal
Turkish Cypriot Nicosia mayor Mehmet Harmanci criticised President Nikos Christodoulides and highlighted Greek Cypriot support after withdrawing from…
PoliticsMPs seek changes to election silence law after police question social media users
Two bills seek to amend the 1979 legislative election law after police questioned people, including parliamentary candidates, about…
PoliticsDisy challenges Akel over criticism of pro-Israel parliamentary group
Disy defended closer relations with Israel after Akel criticised a parliamentary group launched on Wednesday, and renewed questions…
PoliticsEPP urges timely completion of Cyprus’ Schengen accession
The European People’s Party backed Cyprus’ Schengen bid, while reservations persist among member states over its feasibility and…