News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus tells UN council Turkey’s presence on island violates international law and human rights
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has accused Turkey of continuing to violate international law and human rights through its military presence on the island, saying Ankara’s policies harm both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots and undermine…
PoliticsForeign ministry congratulates five countries on UN Security Council election
New York, United States. The foreign ministry on Wednesday congratulated Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe…
PoliticsZelenskiy says deep strikes in Russia strengthen Ukraine’s position for talks
Kyiv, Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine’s intensified strikes deep inside Russia would allow Kyiv to negotiate an…
PoliticsAkel endorses Stefanou for House presidency
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel’s central committee on Wednesday unanimously endorsed party secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou as its candidate for the…
PoliticsEuropean Parliament committee adopts resolution on sexual violence during 1974 invasion of Cyprus
Brussels, Belgium. The European Parliament’s Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning sexual…
PoliticsCyprus to elect new House president electronically for the first time
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will hold its first electronic election for the new House president on Thursday afternoon, with…
PoliticsCyprus deputy minister welcomes EU deal on faster returns for irregular migrants
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides welcomed the European Union’s new agreement aimed at enabling faster…
PoliticsCyprus parties remain undecided as parliament prepares to elect House president
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ new parliament is preparing to convene its first plenum on Thursday, but parties remain undecided…
PoliticsCyprus seeks stronger ties with Kazakhstan during Christodoulides visit to Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan. Cyprus is ready to strengthen cooperation with Kazakhstan, particularly in business, connectivity, energy, investments and tourism,…
PoliticsCyprus finance minister welcomes E6 initiative to boost EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has welcomed the E6 initiative by six EU finance ministers to intensify…
PoliticsChristodoulides to meet Tokayev in Astana and inaugurate first Cypriot embassy
Astana, Kazakhstan. President Nikos Christodoulides will be received by Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana at 11am on…