News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus ready to assist Greece as Attica wildfires continue
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is ready to assist Greece’s firefighting operation as wildfires continue to burn in western Attica, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday. His comments followed a helicopter collision near Psatha on Sunday…
PoliticsCyprus sends €200,000 in humanitarian aid to Lebanon
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cypriot government has sent around €200,000 worth of humanitarian aid to Lebanon, the foreign ministry…
PoliticsMemorial held for Archbishop Makarios III, 49 years after his death
Kykkos, Cyprus. A memorial service was held on Sunday for Archbishop Makarios III, the first president of the…
PoliticsArchbishop Georgios urges no further concessions on Cyprus problem
Nicosia, Cyprus. Archbishop Georgios appealed on Sunday against further concessions on the Cyprus problem, saying Turkey would not…
PoliticsIoannides calls on Turkey to provide information on missing persons
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Sunday that Turkey must cooperate substantially to establish the…
PoliticsChristodoulides condemns disruptions at Famagusta anti-occupation event
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday condemned what he described as provocations by authorities in the north…
PoliticsJustice Ministry says prison guard dismissal was unrelated to trade unionism
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Ministry of Justice said on Sunday that the dismissal of prison guard Giorgos Maltezos was…
PoliticsChristodoulides says UN preparations begin for expanded Cyprus meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said preparatory work with the United Nations began on Friday to create the…
PoliticsToros says changing regional dynamics could create new Cyprus talks opportunity
Nicosia, Cyprus. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ recent 48-hour visit to Cyprus ended with a commitment to convene…
PoliticsAthienou and Strovolos municipalities to protest over state funding
Nicosia, Cyprus. The municipalities of Athienou and Strovolos will hold three-hour peaceful protests on Monday in opposition to…
PoliticsGuterres pledges preparation for next Cyprus informal meeting
New York, United States. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the United Nations will work with both sides in…