News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus foreign minister begins Central Asia tour after Kazakhstan visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will visit Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan this week after accompanying President Nikos Christodoulides on a three-day trip to Kazakhstan. Kombos said the aim of his tour in Central…
PoliticsPutin says Trump peace proposals could end Ukraine war but Russia is ready to fight on
St. Petersburg, Russia. President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that proposals by U.S. President Donald Trump for peace…
PoliticsEuropean Commission to present report soon on Cyprus bid to join Schengen area
Luxembourg, Luxembourg. The European Commission will soon present its evaluation report on Cyprus’ bid to join the Schengen…
PoliticsCyprus unions reject pension reform timeline as government presses ahead with July bills
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade unions on Thursday rejected the pension reform bills due to be submitted by July, citing…
PoliticsChristodoulides congratulates Demetriou on re-election as House president
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday congratulated Disy leader Annita Demetriou on her re-election for a second…
PoliticsAnnita Demetriou re-elected House president as new parliament convenes
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disy leader Annita Demetriou was on Thursday elected House president for a second time, winning 29…
PoliticsErhurman says Turkish Cypriots seek global connection amid dispute over Cyprus stance
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Thursday that Turkish Cypriots want to connect with the…
PoliticsTurkey denies reports Hakan Fidan cancelled Kazakhstan trip over Christodoulides visit
Ankara, Turkey. The Turkish government on Thursday denied reports that Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had cancelled a planned…
PoliticsNational Guard marks 62nd anniversary of its establishment in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. The National Guard on Thursday marked the 62nd anniversary of its establishment, reaffirming its stated mission…
PoliticsCyprus thanked as EU moves closer to opening Ukraine accession talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked Cyprus on Thursday for its efforts to advance Ukraine’s accession…
PoliticsAK Party to open representative office in Nicosia old town
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkey’s ruling AK Party is set to open a representative office in Nicosia’s old town, with…