News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsAnalyst says almost half of electorate left unrepresented after parliamentary vote
Nicosia, Cyprus. Almost half the electorate will not be represented in the new parliament after abstaining or voting for parties that failed to win seats, an analyst said on Tuesday. Democratic deficit In comments…
PoliticsVassiliou criticises Panayiotou after he declines parliament seat
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former European commissioner Androulla Vassiliou on Tuesday accused social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou of dishonesty after…
PoliticsEurope needs modern space regulatory framework, Cyprus minister says at EU Space Days
Nicosia, Cyprus. Europe needs a modern regulatory framework for space that inspires confidence among operators, investors and citizens,…
PoliticsCyprus municipalities sign memorandum on unified local government plans
Nicosia, Cyprus. Local government reform moved forward on Tuesday with the signing of a memorandum establishing new unified…
PoliticsErhurman criticises Israel and Republic’s regional alignments in interview
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Tuesday criticised Israel and regional security developments, saying he does…
PoliticsPapadopoulos confirms meeting with Demetriou as House presidency talks begin
Nicosia, Cyprus. Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos said on Tuesday that he met Disy leader Annita Demetriou as discussions…
PoliticsEU backs proxy voting for pregnant MEPs in milestone reform
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Tuesday welcomed as a “milestone” an agreement reached by…
PoliticsCMP identifies five more remains as 26 excavation missions completed this year
Nicosia, Cyprus. Five more individuals are currently undergoing identification at the Committee on Missing Persons laboratory, with officials…
PoliticsUN envoy Holguin to return to Cyprus for separate meetings with leaders
Nicosia, Cyprus. United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin is due to return to Cyprus next month for separate…
PoliticsPalmas denies plans to leave Dipa after election loss
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday denied reports that he plans to leave Dipa after the…
PoliticsMichaelidou meets European Court of Auditors official ahead of Cyprus state aid sessions
Nicosia, Cyprus. State Aid Control Commissioner Stella Michaelidou met with European Court of Auditors member Lefteris Christoforou and…