News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsEuropean Commission unveils first EU strategies for islands and coastal regions
Brussels, Belgium. The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled its first dedicated strategies for islands and coastal regions, bringing together existing and future policy measures to address the specific challenges faced by these areas across…
PoliticsEU reaches provisional agreement to simplify defence procurement and support industry
Brussels, Belgium. The Council of the European Union said on Wednesday it reached a provisional agreement with European…
PoliticsErhurman says EU should support Cyprus talks from outside negotiating table
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said the European Union should support efforts to resolve the Cyprus…
PoliticsCyprus defence minister urges restraint over relatives of terrorism suspect in security services
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Wednesday urged restraint in public discussion about the army careers of…
PoliticsTurkey and Greece foreign ministers discuss Cyprus issue at Sofia summit
Sofia, Bulgaria. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis discussed the Cyprus problem on…
PoliticsCouncil of Europe to review property compensation mechanism in northern Cyprus
Strasbourg, France. The Council of Europe’s committee of ministers is set to examine the Immovable Property Commission and…
PoliticsCyprus Open Digital Futures Week launched to connect citizens with digital policy discussions
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Free/Libre and Open Source Software Association, Ellak, has announced the launch of Cyprus Open…
PoliticsCyprus launches voluntary return programme for Syrians with financial incentives
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has introduced a revised voluntary return programme for around 20,000 Syrians holding asylum or subsidiary…
PoliticsErdogan says Israeli attacks on Syria and Lebanon now also threaten Turkey
Ankara, Turkey. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel’s attacks on Syria and Lebanon had reached…
PoliticsErdogan criticises Greek Cypriot leadership and warns over eastern Mediterranean tensions
Ankara, Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday criticised the Greek Cypriot leadership in remarks to lawmakers…
PoliticsCyprus president to attend Sagrada Familia tower inauguration in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain. President Nikos Christodoulides will travel to Barcelona on Wednesday to attend the inauguration of one of…