News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsAlma attacks former president Anastasiades over remarks about party leader Odysseas Michaelides
Nicosia, Cyprus. Alma launched a sharp attack on former president Nicos Anastasiades after comments he made about the movement’s leader, Odysseas Michaelides, during a televised interview. The movement linked Anastasiades to corruption and institutional…
PoliticsActivists report restricted access to Global Sumud Flotilla ship in Kato Paphos harbour
Kato Paphos, Cyprus. Activists alleged that access to the Global Sumud Flotilla ship “Vivy Sabre,” docked in the…
PoliticsEU commissioner urges Mediterranean cooperation to tackle illegal fishing at European Maritime Day
Limassol, Cyprus. European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis said illegal and unregulated fishing remains one of…
PoliticsCyprus TV debate turns heated as Akel and Elam leaders trade accusations over ideology
Nicosia, Cyprus. A televised debate between Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou and Elam leader Christos Christou intensified on Wednesday…
PoliticsElam leader Christos Christou defends opposition to same sex adoption in televised debate
Nicosia, Cyprus. Elam leader Christos Christou defended his party’s opposition to same sex adoption during a televised political…
PoliticsChristodoulides praises Mumbai energy at Cyprus-India business forum during state visit
Mumbai, India. President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday praised the “remarkable energy” of Mumbai as he opened the Cyprus-India…
PoliticsChristodoulides attends Cyprus-India business forum in Mumbai during India visit
Mumbai, India. President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday continued his India visit by attending the Cyprus-India business forum in…
PoliticsTurkey and north Cyprus revive plans for electricity interconnection and natural gas pipeline
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey and the administration in the north have revived plans for major energy projects linking the…
PoliticsDisy holds final pre-election rally in Nicosia, urging voters to back an “alliance of responsibility”
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disy held its final pre-election rally on Wednesday evening in Nicosia, with party leader Annita Demetriou…
PoliticsAnastasiou urges Edek supporters to rally in final stage of election campaign
Nicosia, Cyprus. Edek leader Nikos Anastasiou urged supporters on Wednesday night to rally behind the party in the…
PoliticsAnastasiades warns Cyprus risks “Parliament of Babel” amid political toxicity and fragmentation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former president Nicos Anastasiades said Cyprus risks creating a “Parliament of Babel” as political toxicity, populism…