News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsEuropean Parliament urges withdrawal of Turkish forces from Cyprus and resumption of UN-led talks
Brussels, Belgium. The European Parliament adopted a recommendation calling for the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Cyprus and the resumption of negotiations for a settlement. The text was approved ahead of the 81st session…
PoliticsCyprus to host EU digital policy conference in Nicosia in June 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will host a major EU digital policy conference in Nicosia next month, bringing together government…
PoliticsElam leader Christos Christou disputes Akel claims about Demetris Christofias’ wartime role
Nicosia, Cyprus. Elam leader Christos Christou intensified a dispute with Akel over the wartime role of former president…
PoliticsChristodoulides arrives in Mumbai for four-day state visit to India
Mumbai, India. President Nikos Christodoulides arrived at Mumbai airport on Wednesday afternoon to begin a four-day state visit…
PoliticsOver 2,000 police to be deployed for Sunday parliamentary elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. More than 2,000 police officers will be on duty for the parliamentary elections on Sunday, police…
PoliticsJustice minister questions police decision on OPE working hours change
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris is reportedly dissatisfied with the police leadership’s decision to change the working…
PoliticsDiko to table bills linking Cyprus natural gas revenue to social insurance and pensions, Papadopoulos says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Diko president Nikolas Papadopoulos said his party’s first job in the new parliament after Sunday’s elections…
PoliticsElam candidate Kyprianou proposes bill to outlaw Akel, Volt and Direct Democracy
Famagusta, Cyprus. Elam parliamentary candidate Fivos Kyprianou said he would table a bill if elected to outlaw political…
PoliticsDemetriou urges cooperation in new Cyprus parliament ahead of election
Nicosia, Cyprus. Outgoing House president and Disy leader Annita Demetriou called for cooperation and responsibility in the next…
PoliticsBlue or black pens only at polling stations for parliament elections, officials say
Nicosia, Cyprus. Only blue or black ballpoint pens will be provided at polling stations during the parliament elections,…
PoliticsBritain and Cyprus reaffirm defence partnership after London talks
London, United Kingdom. Britain and Cyprus reaffirmed their close defence partnership following talks in London between UK Defence…