News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsCyprus elects record 11 women to House of Representatives
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eleven women won seats in Cyprus’ new House of Representatives on Sunday, marking the highest level of female parliamentary representation in the country’s history. Women now hold 19.6 per cent of the…
PoliticsPapadopoulos says Diko will not rule out any scenario in House presidency vote
Nicosia, Cyprus. Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos said on Monday that he would not rule out any scenario regarding…
Politics56 MPs officially named after election brings six parties into parliament
Nicosia, Cyprus. The 56 MPs elected to the new parliament were officially named on Monday following an election…
PoliticsHartsiotis to visit Rizokarpasso and Ayia Triada to meet residents
Nicosia, Cyprus. Presidential Commissioner Marios Hartsiotis will visit the occupied villages of Rizokarpasso and Ayia Triada on Wednesday…
PoliticsBy-election due for Aglandjia deputy mayor after Andreas Constantinou enters parliament
Nicosia, Cyprus. A by-election will be called for the position of deputy mayor of the Nicosia suburb of…
PoliticsErhurman congratulates Disy and Akel leaders after Cyprus election results
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday called Disy leader Annita Demetriou and Akel leader Stefanos…
PoliticsApplications open for National Guard contract soldiers until July 13
Nicosia, Cyprus. The defence ministry said on Monday that applications for the recruitment of contract soldiers, known as…
PoliticsPetros Nacouzi elected Maronite Cypriot representative in parliament
Nicosia, Cyprus. Newly elected Maronite Cypriot non-voting representative in parliament Petros Nacouzi said his election is both a…
PoliticsFidias Panayiotou to skip Cyprus parliament seat and remain in European Parliament
Nicosia, Cyprus. Social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou will not take the seat in parliament he won in Sunday’s…
PoliticsMitsotakis congratulates Disy and Demetriou after Cyprus election win
Athens, Greece. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday congratulated Disy and its leader Annita Demetriou for finishing…
PoliticsTurkish Cypriots react with anger after Ankara court annuls CHP congress results
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriots from across the political spectrum reacted with indignation over the weekend after an Ankara…