News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsGreek foreign minister calls for EU to speak with one voice against revisionism
Limassol, Cyprus. Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on Thursday called on the European Union’s 27 member states to “articulate a single, strong voice against revisionism” as he arrived at an informal summit of EU…
PoliticsMichaelides rules out backing Papadopoulos for House president and considers alternative coalition
Nicosia, Cyprus. Alma leader Odysseas Michaelides said on Thursday that he would not support Diko leader Nikolas Papadopoulos…
PoliticsEU ministers in Cyprus reject Putin role in choosing Europe’s Ukraine negotiator
Nicosia, Cyprus. European foreign ministers meeting in Cyprus on Thursday rejected any suggestion that Russia could choose who…
PoliticsCyprus and Italy aim to deepen cooperation in trade, energy and connectivity
Limassol, Cyprus. Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki said this week that Cyprus and Italy can act…
PoliticsEU foreign ministers to focus on Middle East, Ukraine and security strategy in Cyprus talks
Limassol, Cyprus. The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are expected to dominate discussions on Thursday…
PoliticsChristodoulides says Holguin meeting will continue UN initiative on Cyprus talks
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that his meeting with United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin…
PoliticsRussia warns Armenia over EU bid, says energy and diamond supplies could be suspended
Moscow, Russia. Russia said on Wednesday it had warned Armenia it would suspend or terminate the supply of…
PoliticsParliament committee chairmanship talks intensify after Sunday elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. Negotiations over the allocation of parliamentary committee chairmanships intensified on Wednesday as parties manoeuvred for influence…
PoliticsEcologists’ Movement says spending cuts needed after losing all parliamentary seats
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Ecologists’ Movement said on Wednesday that it faces an immediate need to reduce spending after…
PoliticsVolt begins internal debate after failing to win a seat in the House
Nicosia, Cyprus. Discussion over Volt’s electoral defeat and the party’s future direction began on Wednesday following meetings of…
PoliticsCyprus CHP branch backs Ozel after court annuls Turkish opposition party congress
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus branch office of Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party, the CHP, has backed Ozgur Ozel…