News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsUS Senator Rick Scott blames Turkey and Erdogan for Cyprus division
During a visit to Nicosia on Friday, US Senator Rick Scott blamed Turkey and its president for the Cyprus problem and called for an independent, united island.
PoliticsDamianos stresses Cyprus electricity link needs in talks with US Senator Scott
Energy Minister Michael Damianos discussed electricity links, natural gas development and regional energy cooperation with US Senator Rick…
PoliticsChristodoulides says Commission understands need to delay ETS2 beyond 2028
Cyprus is among seven countries seeking to postpone ETS2, with Christodoulides saying the European Commission understands the importance…
PoliticsNeophytou urges EU to lift Russian energy sanctions as prices rise
Former Disy leader Averof Neophytou wants President Nikos Christodoulides to press EU leaders to remove energy sanctions on…
PoliticsChristodoulides says Cyprus would welcome UK return to EU
President Nikos Christodoulides joined other European leaders in responding positively to the possibility of Britain rejoining the EU.
PoliticsChristodoulides urges EU support for Gulf states after summit postponed
President Nikos Christodoulides criticised the postponement of an EU-Gulf summit and called for practical support for countries affected…
PoliticsChristodoulides says Cyprus talks will feature in top-level EU-Turkey meeting in October
President Nikos Christodoulides said an EU-Turkey meeting this month would address restarting Cyprus negotiations and prospects for closer…
PoliticsChristodoulides proposes shorter EU budget cycle as leaders negotiate 2028–2034 framework
President Nikos Christodoulides has proposed a three- or four-year EU budget cycle, but the change would require treaty…
PoliticsHouse plenary postponed, leaving first-term MP’s turn as acting Speaker unrealised
Thursday’s House plenary was cancelled for lack of agenda items, preventing Alma MP Yiannis Laouris from presiding while…
PoliticsAkel and Disy clash over launch of pro-Israel parliamentary group
Akel accused Disy, Diko and Elam of turning parliament into an Israel lobby after six MPs launched a…
PoliticsChristodoulides joins 17 EU leaders in call to end budget rebates
A letter signed by President Nikos Christodoulides and 16 other European leaders urges an end to EU contribution…