News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsReport says Turkey retains clear military advantage in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. The balance of military forces in Cyprus remains clearly in Turkey’s favour, according to a report published on Thursday. The Cyprus Centre for Strategic Studies cited Turkish superiority in manpower, firepower, aeronautical…
PoliticsHasan Tacoy calls for designated Turkish Cypriot seats in Cyprus’ 2029 European Parliament elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot non-voting representative at the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe Hasan Tacoy has…
PoliticsChristodoulides tells Greek parliament Cyprus and Greece stand together amid Turkish posture
Athens, Greece. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides told the Greek political leadership on Thursday that Cyprus and Greece stand…
PoliticsAkel leader says party may seek House speaker role after elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou said on Thursday that the party does not rule out seeking the…
PoliticsPresident refers foreclosure law to Supreme Court citing constitutional concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Serious constitutional and institutional concerns have been raised over a new foreclosure law after President Nikos…
PoliticsDemetriou says Cyprus issue remains Disy’s top priority amid renewed UN initiative
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disy leader Annita Demetriou said on Thursday that the Cyprus issue remains of paramount importance to…
PoliticsCyprus upgrades Green Line surveillance as barbed wire removed from much of buffer zone
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has strengthened surveillance along the Green Line with modern monitoring systems, while much of the…
PoliticsPapadopoulos and Michaelides clash in televised debate over corruption claims and Pentakomo case
Nicosia, Cyprus. Sharp exchanges dominated a televised debate between Nikolas Papadopoulos and Odysseas Michaelides, as the leaders of…
PoliticsGreen party candidate withdraws after reporting threats and landlord dispute
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Green Party candidate withdrew from parliamentary elections on Thursday after reporting threats to police and…
PoliticsDefence ministry responds after claims about Cypriot man’s military status in South Africa
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ defence ministry responded on Thursday to claims that a 24-year-old Cypriot living in South Africa…
PoliticsCyprus nominee Andreas Kakouris outlines vision for UN General Assembly presidency
New York, United States. Cyprus’ candidate to lead the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Andreas…