News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsEU approves Canada agreement for participation in €150 billion Safe defence programme
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday welcomed the Council of the European Union’s adoption of an agreement with Canada allowing Canadian companies and products to take part in procurement under the EU’s…
PoliticsCyprus welcomes US-Iran agreement to end war and ease regional tensions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Monday welcomed the announcement of an agreement between the United States and…
PoliticsCyprus-backed EU budget framework agreement draws praise and criticism
Brussels, Belgium. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Cypriot European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna welcomed…
PoliticsChristodoulides links Turkey-EU progress to tangible movement on Cyprus issue
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said any future progress in relations between Turkey and the European Union must…
PoliticsCyprus to expand defence industry cooperation with France under SAFE programmes
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is set to expand defence industrial cooperation with France through programmes reportedly valued at around…
PoliticsCyprus’ Schengen bid faces doubts among diplomats despite government push
Nicosia, Cyprus. Diplomats representing member states of Europe’s Schengen zone have expressed doubts about Cyprus’ readiness to join…
PoliticsStarmer to publish UK defence investment plan before NATO summit in Ankara
London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Saturday that the…
PoliticsCyprus deepens Western defence ties amid concerns over deterrence and regional risk
Nicosia, Cyprus. The June 2026 Status of Forces Agreement between Cyprus and France and the 2024–2029 US-Cyprus Defence…
PoliticsParties out of parliament to join National Council talks on June 22
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parties that lost their parliamentary representation in last month’s elections will still be included in discussions…
PoliticsChristodoulides urges public to use transparency platform to assess government performance
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday called on the public to assess the government’s performance through its…
PoliticsTurkey criticises Cyprus over Council of Europe decision on ECHR property rights supervision
Strasbourg, France. Turkey has accused Cyprus of attempting to politicise the European Court of Human Rights after a…