News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsElam and Akel leaders clash in televised debate over 1974 invasion and regional security
Nicosia, Cyprus. A televised debate between Elam leader Christos Christou and Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou turned heated on Monday night during a discussion on security and developments in the Middle East. Dispute over 1974…
PoliticsEU law directors meet in Nicosia as Cyprus highlights EU presidency plans and legal cooperation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus attorney-general George Savvides said the European Union is facing “increasingly complex legal and geopolitical challenges”…
PoliticsCypriot MEP urges EU sanctions if Turkey passes planned maritime jurisdiction law
Strasbourg, France. Cypriot MEP Costas Mavrides called on the European Union to impose sanctions on Turkey if its…
PoliticsGaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla vessel docks in Paphos after Israeli interceptions off Cyprus
Paphos, Cyprus. A vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza sought refuge in the port of…
PoliticsIsraeli deputy foreign minister highlights Greece-Cyprus-Israel ties amid Turkish criticism
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel described Israel’s deepening relations with Greece and Cyprus as an…
PoliticsCyprus says it was not notified of Gaza Sumud flotilla interceptions in eastern Mediterranean
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said Cypriot authorities have not been formally notified about the interception of boats…
PoliticsCyprus president warns Turkey maritime bill could prompt European response
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus expects a European reaction if Turkey’s parliament passes a planned “maritime…
PoliticsCyprus and Kazakhstan foreign ministers discuss dialogue and cooperation in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Monday stressed the importance of dialogue during a meeting with Kazakhstan’s…
PoliticsBailed-in savers’ groups seek party commitments on restitution ahead of elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two organised groups representing people whose savings were wiped out in the 2013 bank bail-in have…
PoliticsCyprus urges coordinated action against online violence targeting girls at EU presidency conference
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris called for stronger coordinated action to combat online violence against girls as…
PoliticsElam MEP Geadis Geadi criticises LGBT flag display at European Commission headquarters
Brussels, Belgium. Elam MEP Geadis Geadi criticised the display of the LGBT flag outside the European Commission headquarters,…