News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus reported to Council of Europe over alleged mistreatment of prison wardens’ union members
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade union Isotita has reported the Cypriot government to the Council of Europe over alleged mistreatment of prison wardens who are members and representatives of the union. The case has been officially…
PoliticsCyprus minister says Moldova’s EU accession talks opening belongs above all to its people
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said the opening of negotiations for Moldova to accede to…
PoliticsGuterres and Erdogan discuss Cyprus as UN steps up diplomatic efforts
Ankara, Turkey. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call late…
PoliticsCypriot MEPs Fourlas and Georgiou to abstain on European Parliament report on Turkey
Strasbourg, France. Cypriot MEPs Loukas Fourlas and Giorgos Georgiou said they will abstain from Wednesday’s plenary vote on…
PoliticsCyprus backs EU sanctions on violent settlers and extremists in the West Bank
Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Cyprus supports the promotion of restrictive measures against violent settlers and extremist elements in the West…
PoliticsChristodoulides says implementation of US-Iran agreement is now the key priority
Limassol, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday that the priority following the recently reached agreement between the…
PoliticsCypriot MEP criticises reported Turkish interference with aircraft carrying EU defence ministers
Brussels, Belgium. Cypriot MEP Geadis Geadi addressed the European Parliament plenary session to criticise reported Turkish harassment of…
PoliticsCyprus justice minister criticises prison guards and outlines prison and police reforms
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Monday criticised some prison guards over their working practices and…
PoliticsPasydy seeks meeting with president over suspension of tourism ministry official
Nicosia, Cyprus. The main civil servants’ union on Monday called for a meeting with the president to discuss…
PoliticsChristodoulides says he does not underestimate Fidan remarks on Cyprus issue
Limassol, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday that he does not downplay or underestimate recent statements by…
PoliticsUkraine rejects Cyprus ambassador’s resignation claim, says recall process was already underway
Nicosia, Cyprus. Ukraine’s foreign ministry on Monday rejected claims by its ambassador to Cyprus that he had submitted…