News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsChristodoulides and Erhurman to meet on Tuesday over efforts to restart Cyprus talks
The leaders will meet at UN offices at the old Nicosia airport as Christodoulides seeks substantive discussion on new proposals to restart negotiations.
PoliticsBook renews questions about CY284 bombing and absence of public inquiry in Cyprus
Simon Hepworth’s new book revisits the 1967 bombing that killed 66 people, as its author and researchers question…
PoliticsCyprus and Saudi Arabia sign memorandum on energy cooperation
An energy cooperation memorandum signed in Riyadh covers oil, natural gas, renewables, electrical interconnections and digital transformation.
PoliticsChristodoulides seeks progress on 19 proposals at Tuesday meeting with Erhurman
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Tuesday’s meeting would focus on proposals to restart Cyprus talks, with potential progress…
PoliticsChristofides criticises Direct Democracy MPs over video about committee discussion
The House human rights committee chairman accused two Direct Democracy MPs of mocking colleagues, while Alma opposed creating…
PoliticsThree changes announced to pension reform bill after labour advisory meeting
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas outlined faster pension increases, a longer transition and improved conditions for widow and disability…
PoliticsCross-party MPs establish Cyprus chapter of Transatlantic Friends of Israel
MPs from Disy, Diko and Elam have formed a Cyprus chapter of Transatlantic Friends of Israel, seeking closer…
PoliticsYoung people take cabinet roles to present policy proposals to Christodoulides
Participants aged 17 to 35 presented policy ideas at the presidential palace, with President Nikos Christodoulides pledging to…
PoliticsPamboridis gains backing in Disy nomination contest as Demetriou denies blackmail claims
Media reports point to growing support for George Pamboridis against Averof Neophytou, while Annita Demetriou rejects claims that…
PoliticsIndia’s defence secretary to visit Cyprus for maritime security and defence industry talks
Rajesh Kumar Singh will hold talks in Cyprus on October 12 and 13 before travelling to Greece as…
PoliticsCyprus condemns Houthi airport attacks and expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia
Cyprus denounced Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Abha international airports, while Saudi authorities reported fresh casualties in Riyadh…