News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsErhurman says ties with Turkey remain aligned as Cyprus negotiations efforts continue
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Thursday there is no lack of understanding between himself and Turkey as efforts continue to resume negotiations on the Cyprus problem. He said his actions…
PoliticsAkel calls for immediate resignation of attorney-general and deputy over anti-corruption report
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel on Thursday called for the immediate resignation of attorney-general George Savvides and his deputy Savvas…
PoliticsChristodoulides says EU has decisive role in efforts to restart Cyprus talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said the European Union has “the most decisive role” in current efforts to…
PoliticsCyprus receives first €177.2 million payment under EU Safe defence procurement programme
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus on Friday received its first payment under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (Safe)…
PoliticsNational Guard chief says maintenance is key to military readiness at aviation conference
Paphos, Cyprus. National Guard chief lieutenant general Emmanouel Theodorou said on Thursday that military strength depends not only…
PoliticsFormer Mokas head denies accusations in anti-corruption authority’s Mafia State report
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eva Rossidou-Papakyriakou, the former head of Mokas, denied all accusations made against her in the anti-corruption…
PoliticsMetsola backs Cyprus reunification efforts and praises EU Council presidency role
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Thursday expressed support for efforts to reunify Cyprus, saying the…
PoliticsDisy calls for immediate appointment of investigator over Anastasiades abuse of power allegations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disy on Thursday called for the immediate appointment of the independent investigator set to examine allegations…
PoliticsChristodoulides to attend European Council meeting in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium. President Nikos Christodoulides will travel to Brussels on Thursday to take part in the two-day European…
PoliticsEU must shift to preventing hybrid threats, Cyprus minister tells European Parliament
Strasbourg, France. The European Union must move from a reactive approach to one focused on anticipating and preventing…
PoliticsEuropean Parliament backs tougher EU migration overhaul focused on deportations
Brussels, Belgium. The European Parliament on Wednesday approved an overhaul of migration policy aimed at increasing deportations and…