News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCouncil of Europe keeps monitoring Turkey’s compliance in Cyprus property rights case
Brussels, Belgium. The Council of Europe’s ministerial committee decided that Turkey had not demonstrated it had fulfilled its obligations under a European Court of Human Rights ruling on property rights in Cyprus. The decision…
PoliticsHouse approves selection committee and appoints new parliamentary secretaries
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House on Thursday night formally approved the composition of its selection committee and confirmed the…
PoliticsCyprus, Greece, Israel and US establish Eastern Mediterranean Energy Centre in Houston
Houston, United States. Cyprus, Greece, Israel and the United States established the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Centre in Houston…
PoliticsCyprus says 3,039 asylum applicants relocated under EU voluntary solidarity mechanism
Nicosia, Cyprus. A total of 3,039 international protection applicants have been relocated from Cyprus to other European Union…
PoliticsTufan Erhurman says progress made on Cyprus issue during first 200 days in office
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Thursday that significant progress has been made since he…
PoliticsCyprus defence minister stresses training and readiness during “Dimitra 2026” exercise
Larnaca, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas highlighted the importance of training, readiness and personnel development during the final…
PoliticsAppeal filed against proposal to suspend deputy tourism ministry permanent secretary
Nicosia, Cyprus. An appeal was lodged on Thursday against Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis’ suggestion that his ministry’s…
PoliticsTurkey warns France over military agreement with Republic of Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkey’s defence ministry on Thursday warned France against pursuing further military ties with the Republic of…
PoliticsCyprus House to vote on committee chairmanships with up to 16 positions available
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House plenum will vote on Thursday on the chairmanships of House committees, with up to…
PoliticsCyprus and Greece conduct naval exercise as part of Nikitis-Dimitra 2026
Larnaca, Cyprus. Cyprus and Greece carried out a naval cooperation exercise on Tuesday as part of the large-scale…
PoliticsUN envoy highlights Cyprus technical committees’ role in fostering bicommunal cooperation
Nicosia, Cyprus. UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin on Wednesday said the island’s bicommunal technical…