News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsIsrael transfers Hebron shrine planning powers from Palestinian Authority to Israeli authorities
Hebron, West Bank. Israel has transferred planning and construction powers at a Jewish and Muslim shrine in the occupied West Bank from the Palestinian Authority to Israeli authorities, ending an arrangement in place since…
PoliticsAnastasiades says anti-corruption findings disproved allegations in Mafia State book
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former president Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday that findings by the Anti-Corruption Authority had disproved allegations…
PoliticsTsipras says Greece-Cyprus coordination is increasingly necessary amid regional instability
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday that coordination between Greece and Cyprus is…
PoliticsCyprus government says it will act if required over anti-corruption report on Anastasiades
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday that the government will take action if required regarding…
PoliticsCyprus says parties will be judged on stance toward renewed UN settlement effort
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday that all sides would be evaluated on their positions,…
PoliticsGeadi praises Cyprus ties with Israel and US in European Parliament debate
Strasbourg, France. Elam member of the European Parliament Geadis Geadi on Tuesday praised the Cypriot government’s deepening relations…
PoliticsCyprus parties call for further investigation into allegations against former president Anastasiades
Nicosia, Cyprus. Political parties on Tuesday called for further investigations into allegations of abuse of power against former…
PoliticsAnti-corruption authority says former president Nicos Anastasiades may face criminal liability
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ anti-corruption authority said on Tuesday that former president Nicos Anastasiades and others may be criminally…
PoliticsAustria donates €20,000 to Cyprus missing persons committee
Nicosia, Cyprus. Austria has made its first financial contribution to the Committee on Missing Persons, donating €20,000 to…
PoliticsAglandjia deputy mayor vacancy advances with June 28 by-election possible
Nicosia, Cyprus. The process to fill the vacant deputy mayor position in Aglandjia is moving forward, with a…
PoliticsAnti-corruption authority informs Anastasiades of findings on Mafia State allegations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former President Nicos Anastasiades was informed on Tuesday morning of the anti-corruption authority’s findings into allegations…