News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsGreek-American lawmakers oppose proposed US fighter jet engine sale to Turkey
Washington, United States. Four Greek-American members of the US Congress have raised concerns over a proposed sale of fighter jet engines to Turkey worth more than $700 million, saying Ankara remains a destabilising force…
PoliticsChristodoulides to meet Tony Blair as Cyprus hosts Gaza governance discussions
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides is due to meet former British prime minister Sir Tony Blair on Monday…
PoliticsEU warns Turkey over Cyprus delegation invitation to Cop31 summit in Antalya
Antalya, Turkey. The European Union has warned Turkey against excluding a delegation from the Republic of Cyprus from…
PoliticsCyprus appeal court rejects €41 million compensation claim over airport and airbase land
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ court of appeal has rejected a €41 million compensation claim filed by displaced Turkish Cypriot…
PoliticsEU member states agree on mechanism to monitor 2028-2034 budget framework
Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Friday welcomed an agreement among European Union member states on…
PoliticsCyprus ends EU Council presidency with call to prioritise islands and coastal communities
Paphos, Cyprus. Cyprus closed the final major event of its six-month presidency of the Council of the European…
PoliticsIreland to prioritise cohesion policy and island regions during upcoming EU Council presidency
Paphos, Cyprus. Ireland’s Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers, said on Thursday…
PoliticsVassiliou warns speculation on Cyprus talks could harm negotiation process
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former European commissioner Androulla Vassiliou on Friday warned against continued speculation about the contents of ongoing…
PoliticsEU unveils first strategy dedicated to coastal communities
Paphos, Cyprus. European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis on Friday unveiled the European Union’s first strategy…
PoliticsEU islands strategy must become practical policy, Fitto says at Paphos conference
Paphos, Cyprus. The European Union’s new strategy for islands is only a starting point and must now be…
PoliticsEU island and coastal strategies can address structural disadvantages, Keravnos says
Paphos, Cyprus. Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Friday that the European Commission’s new strategies for islands…