News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsChristodoulides to make first official Cyprus presidential visit to Kazakhstan
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides will make an official visit to Kazakhstan on Wednesday, accompanied by ministers and a business delegation, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Sunday. It will be the first…
PoliticsCyprus seeks wider regional role as foreign minister highlights India-Middle East-Europe Corridor
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Sunday that Cyprus’ role as a bridge with the region…
PoliticsMalas links foot and mouth crisis to trade with north and livestock clustering
Nicosia, Cyprus. The head of the special scientific committee for upgrading of the livestock sector, Stavros Malas, said…
PoliticsCyprus election leaves parliament smaller as traditional parties hold ground
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’s legislative elections returned a smaller-than-expected parliament, with six parties winning seats and several smaller groups…
PoliticsRussia recalls ambassador to Armenia over Yerevan’s EU rapprochement
Moscow, Russia. Russia said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at…
PoliticsAkrotiri residents prepare legal challenge to British Bases antenna project
Nicosia, Cyprus. Residents of Akrotiri are preparing legal action against plans by the British Bases to install 32…
PoliticsFormer Cyprus envoy Stephen Lillie named UK ambassador to Athens
Athens, Greece. Former British high commissioner in Cyprus Stephen Lillie has been named the United Kingdom’s ambassador in…
PoliticsTurkish Cypriot side rejects Christodoulides’ claim of a year-end window for talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign ministry’ on Friday rejected President Nikos Christodoulides’ claim that there is a…
PoliticsChristodoulides condemns Russian drone crash in Romanian city of Galati
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday condemned as “reckless” the collision of a Russian drone with a…
PoliticsCyprus hails stronger US defence ties at confirmation of first Cypriot at naval academy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Friday praised Cyprus’ strengthening relations with the United States at the…
PoliticsEU to unlock €16.4 billion in frozen funds for Hungary after reform progress
Brussels, Belgium. The European Commission said Hungary’s progress on reforms under its new government will allow it to…