News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus reviews police protection for political and state officials amid resource pressures
Nicosia, Cyprus. A comprehensive review of police protection arrangements for political and state officials is underway after Justice Minister Constantinos Fitiris instructed the police security committee to reassess existing risk evaluations. The process is…
PoliticsEU formally opens accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, Cyprus says
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Monday described the formal opening of European Union accession…
PoliticsDemetriou urges stronger EU role in Cyprus talks in letter to EPP leader Weber
Nicosia, Cyprus. House President Annita Demetriou on Monday called for a stronger and more structured role for the…
PoliticsUstel challenges opposition to hold local and legislative elections on same day in December
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Unal Ustel on Monday challenged opposition parties to accept his proposal for local…
PoliticsCyprus anti-corruption authority to announce findings on Mafia State allegations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ anti-corruption authority is expected on Tuesday to issue an announcement on its findings into allegations…
PoliticsUN envoy meets Turkish foreign minister as Cyprus talks initiative advances
Ankara, Turkey. United Nations envoy for the Cyprus problem Maria Angela Holguin met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan…
PoliticsCyprus says Greek military assets on island remain under temporary deployment
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Monday that no discussions have taken place on the…
PoliticsCyprus chief scientist attends EU science policy meetings in Austria and Germany
Vienna, Austria. Cyprus’ Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology, Demetris Skourides, represented the country at two European…
PoliticsCyprus minister says aviation is vital for Europe’s cohesion, growth and global competitiveness
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said aviation is a public good and a strategic enabler of…
PoliticsUnficyp force commander Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam assumes duties in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Unficyp’s new force commander, major general Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam, arrived at the force’s headquarters on…
PoliticsCyprus donates €380,000 to Committee on Missing Persons
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Committee on Missing Persons announced on Monday that it has received a €380,000 donation from…