News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsEU ministers discuss fisheries policy as strategic pillar of food security and sustainability
Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Fisheries remain a strategic pillar of the European Union’s food security and sustainability agenda, Cyprus Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Monday during an agriculture and fisheries council meeting in Luxembourg. She…
PoliticsEuropean Parliament report cites Cyprus occupation and democratic concerns in Turkey accession process
Brussels, Belgium. The European Parliament’s annual progress report on relations with Turkey said on June 17 that Turkey’s…
PoliticsAnti-corruption report on Anastasiades allegations delivered to attorney-general
Nicosia, Cyprus. The full 3,000-page report of an anti-corruption authority investigation into allegations made against former president Nicos…
PoliticsStefanou urges clear Greek Cypriot positions on Cyprus issue after National Council meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said after Monday’s National Council meeting that the Greek Cypriot side must…
PoliticsKeir Starmer says he will resign as pressure grows over Labour’s falling support
London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would resign, with a new leader to…
PoliticsKeir Starmer expected to outline departure timetable as Andy Burnham emerges as successor
London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected on Monday to set out a timetable for his…
PoliticsOzdil Nami rejects reported new power-sharing plan for Cyprus settlement
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator Ozdil Nami said a reported new power-sharing plan aimed at resolving…
PoliticsStarmer weighs departure as Burnham emerges as contender for Labour leadership
London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer could on Monday outline a timetable for his departure, potentially beginning…
PoliticsCyprus parliamentary committees resume meetings under new House composition
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliamentary committees will begin meeting this week under the new composition of the House of Representatives…
PoliticsCyprus deputy shipping minister to attend Rome summit and hold regional meetings
Rome, Italy. Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis will travel to Rome on Monday for a three-day working…
PoliticsTurkey resumes talks on reopening Halki seminary near Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ordered officials on Sunday to resume talks on reopening the Halki seminary,…