News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsPapadopoulos avoids saying whether he will run for House president
Nicosia, Cyprus. Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos on Tuesday declined to say whether he will seek the post of House president when the new parliament convenes next week. He said the party will take into…
PoliticsElam seeks chairmanships of key House committees after election gains
Nicosia, Cyprus. Elam leader Christos Christou said on Wednesday that the party will seek to chair the parliamentary…
PoliticsTsipras launches new Greek party, pledges anti-corruption push
Athens, Greece. Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras has launched a new political party, promising to fight corruption and…
PoliticsKeravnos warns E6 push for deeper EU integration could risk bloc fragmentation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday warned that efforts by six of his counterparts to loosen…
PoliticsU.S. weighs halting international processing at airports in sanctuary cities
Washington, United States. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration is drawing up plans to…
PoliticsBirdLife urges new parliament to prioritise biodiversity and strengthen environmental enforcement
Nicosia, Cyprus. BirdLife on Tuesday called on Cyprus’s new parliament to make biodiversity protection a priority, saying the…
PoliticsChristodoulides likely to seek re-election in 2028, aide says
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides is likely to run for re-election in 2028, according to one of his…
PoliticsEU ministers focus on food security, trade and fertiliser costs at Brussels meeting
Brussels, Belgium. Agricultural resilience and food security were central to discussions at the European Union’s Agriculture and Fisheries…
PoliticsChristodoulides dismisses rift speculation between police chief and justice minister
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said there is no rift between the police chief and the…
PoliticsBritish Bases provide funding to Ayia Napa districts in Dhekelia area
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. The British Bases’ civil administration has provided financial assistance to Ayia Napa municipality for the…
PoliticsGovernment says it will work with all parties aligned on its agenda after parliamentary elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government will cooperate with all political parties where there is alignment on its policy agenda,…