News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsAppeal court rejects suspended Paphos mayor’s challenge to suspension
Paphos, Cyprus. The court of appeal on Wednesday rejected suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos’ appeal against his suspension. He was suspended from his duties in February after being accused of rape and domestic abuse.…
PoliticsAlma MP Irene Charalambides says party’s 5.8 per cent election result fell short of expectations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Alma MP Irene Charalambides said on Wednesday that the party’s parliamentary election result was below expectations,…
PoliticsSupporters of deposed Paphos bishop plan protests at Gregorios ordination and enthronement
Nicosia, Cyprus. Supporters of deposed Paphos bishop Tychikos are planning to protest and boo new bishop Gregorios during…
PoliticsCyprus Presidency advances EU transport agenda as Eurobank approves 2025 dividend
Luxembourg, Luxembourg. The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU advanced key transport and maritime files at…
PoliticsCyprus minister says island’s energy role has strengthened amid regional cooperation efforts
Washington, United States. Cyprus Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Tuesday that Cyprus has strengthened its role in…
PoliticsTurkish Cypriot leaders criticize Cyprus-France forces agreement
Nicosia, Cyprus. High-profile Turkish Cypriots on Tuesday voiced displeasure over Monday’s signing of a status of forces agreement…
PoliticsDirect Democracy Cyprus members criticise party over House president vote process
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two members of Fidias Panayiotou’s Direct Democracy Cyprus party said on Tuesday that the party ignored…
PoliticsKeravnos to attend Eurogroup and chair Ecofin Council in Luxembourg
Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will travel to Luxembourg on Wednesday to take part in the Eurogroup…
PoliticsChristodoulides congratulates Pashinyan after Civil Contract wins Armenian parliamentary majority
Yerevan, Armenia. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after his Civil Contract…
PoliticsEuropean Commission reviews reports of interference with aircraft carrying EU defence ministers to Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European Commission said on Tuesday it was examining reports of interference with aircraft carrying European…
PoliticsCyprus unveils voluntary return plan for Syrian families with payments of up to €2,000 per person
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ deputy migration ministry on Tuesday presented a new plan to support the voluntary return of…