News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsInternal audit is key defence against corruption, Cyprus finance minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Internal audit is a critical line of defence against corruption, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday. Speaking at the general assembly of the Cyprus Association of Internal Auditors on behalf of…
PoliticsCyprus welcomes progress on San Marino’s EU association agreement during ministerial visit
San Marino, San Marino. Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos visited San Marino on Wednesday and welcomed progress towards…
PoliticsCyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta reaffirm tougher joint stance on irregular migration
Rome, Italy. Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta on Wednesday reaffirmed a joint commitment to tougher measures against irregular…
PoliticsEuropean Parliament passes Turkey report as five Cypriot MEPs abstain and one votes against
Brussels, Belgium. Five of Cyprus’ six members of the European Parliament abstained on Wednesday in the final vote…
PoliticsAchilleas Demetriades calls for stronger anti-corruption powers and independent prosecutor in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Lawyer Achilleas Demetriades on Wednesday called for sweeping reforms to Cyprus’ anti-corruption framework, saying the independent…
PoliticsEU leaders expected to send strong message of unity in support of Ukraine at summit
Strasbourg, France. European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said on Wednesday that this week’s European Council summit is…
PoliticsAndros Kyprianou alleges Nicos Anastasiades backed two-state Cyprus solution
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Akel secretary-general Andros Kyprianou has alleged that former president Nicos Anastasiades favoured a two-state settlement…
PoliticsHolguin meets Greek foreign minister in latest round of Cyprus talks contacts
Athens, Greece. United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin met Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on Wednesday in the…
PoliticsCyprus says EU air passenger rights reform set to take effect in July 2027
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus transport minister Alexis Vafeades said on Wednesday that a European agreement on air passenger rights…
PoliticsCyprus parliament sets committee leaderships after election amid procedural disputes
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House plenum on Wednesday decided the composition of its committees following the May 24 parliamentary…
PoliticsCyprus government to appoint independent investigator over allegations against ex-president
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government said it intends to appoint an independent investigator to examine allegations of abuse of…