News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsElam leader rejects confidence-building measures and federal Cyprus solution
Nicosia, Cyprus. Elam leader Christos Christou on Monday reiterated his opposition to confidence-building measures and a federal solution to the Cyprus problem after a National Council meeting. He said unilateral actions by the Republic…
PoliticsAngelides reportedly declines deputy tourism minister role as DISY criticises reshuffle plans
Nicosia, Cyprus. Christos Angelides has reportedly declined an offer to become deputy tourism minister, while President Nikos Christodoulides’…
PoliticsDemetriou conveys Cyprus parliament’s solidarity with Greece over wildfires
Nicosia, Cyprus. House President Annita Demetriou on Monday expressed the Cyprus parliament’s solidarity with Greece as devastating wildfires…
PoliticsMavroyiannis says he would welcome Akel backing in 2028 presidential race
Nicosia, Cyprus. Andreas Mavroyiannis said on Tuesday he would welcome Akel’s support should he stand in the 2028…
PoliticsDemetriou urges restraint and diplomacy on Cyprus problem
Nicosia, Cyprus. House President Annita Demetriou said on Monday that fewer public statements should be made on the…
PoliticsFidias Panayiotou calls for greater public role in Cyprus problem discussions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Direct Democracy Cyprus leader Fidias Panayiotou called on Monday for greater public participation and transparency in…
PoliticsChristodoulides ready for weekly meetings with Erhurman on Cyprus talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides is ready to hold weekly meetings with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman to…
PoliticsGovernment confirms Cyprus intelligence chief visited Lebanon in June
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government confirmed on Monday that Cypriot intelligence service chief Tasos Tzionis travelled to Lebanon in…
PoliticsCyprus offers firefighting support as wildfires continue in western Attica
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has told Greek authorities it is ready to provide any assistance requested as wildfires continue…
PoliticsIoannou says municipal state funding will rise to €156 million by 2027
Nicosia, Cyprus. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou rejected claims that the government was driving municipalities towards “financial suffocation”, saying…
PoliticsErhurman renews call for weekly meetings with Christodoulides on UN Cyprus talks agenda
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday renewed his call for weekly meetings with President Nikos…