News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus climate summit highlights risks as new parliament lacks environmental representation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus hosted a two-day international climate summit in April under its EU Council presidency, bringing together scientists, policymakers and government representatives from 18 countries. Days later, the country elected a new parliament…
PoliticsChristodoulides begins first official Cyprus presidential visit to Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan. President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Kazakhstan on Tuesday for the first official visit by a Cypriot…
PoliticsGaroyian says he resigned after DIPA’s poor election result, but politburo rejected it
Nicosia, Cyprus. DIPA leader Marios Garoyian said he submitted his resignation after the party’s poor performance in the…
PoliticsPaphos municipality delays decision to rename Kemal Ataturk street
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos municipality has put on hold a prior decision to rename Kemal Ataturk street, with reports…
PoliticsEdek leader says party may decide on government exit by year’s end
Nicosia, Cyprus. Edek leader Nikos Anastasiou said on Tuesday that the possibility of the party withdrawing from the…
PoliticsCyprus candidate loses UN General Assembly presidency vote to Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman
New York, United States. Cyprus’ candidate for the presidency of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, ambassador Andreas…
PoliticsTornaritis calls for Hagia Sophia to return to museum status
Istanbul, Turkey. Cypriot delegation head and vice-president of the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe, Nicos Tornaritis,…
PoliticsAnti-corruption authority to issue findings on Mafia State probe by June 15
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’s anti-corruption authority will issue an announcement by June 15 on its investigation into allegations contained…
PoliticsTurkey–northern Cyprus gas pipeline to be operational in 2028, Arikli says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The planned natural gas pipeline linking Turkey and northern Cyprus will be operational in 2028, the…
PoliticsCyprus prioritises culture and heritage protection, Kassianidou says at EU meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. The protection of culture and heritage is a key priority for Cyprus, Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki…
PoliticsAkel refers House presidency talks to central committee ahead of Wednesday meeting
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel’s politburo on Tuesday decided to refer discussions on the election of the next House president…