News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsStarmer faces renewed leadership pressure after election losses and reports of possible minister resignation
London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced the prospect of a leadership challenge on Thursday amid reports that health minister Wes Streeting was ready to resign and comments from former deputy Angela Rayner…
PoliticsCyprus activates EU crisis response mechanism for hantavirus information sharing
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus on Thursday activated the Council of the European Union’s integrated political crisis response mechanism to…
PoliticsErhurman set to veto Turkish Cypriot law criminalising naming court defendants, reports say
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman is set to veto a law passed last week by the…
PoliticsAverof Neophytou defends “finish the job” remark on Israel-Iran war, criticises Akel response
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Disy leader Averof Neophytou on Wednesday defended his decision to call on Israel to “finish…
PoliticsNesil Caliskan appointed UK parliamentary undersecretary for devolution, faith and communities
London, United Kingdom. British Cypriot MP Nesil Caliskan has been appointed to a government post for the first…
PoliticsCyprus president praises Maronite community in meeting with outgoing parliamentary representative
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus is proud of its Maronite community as he welcomed a delegation…
PoliticsCypriot MEP urges EU to drop “equidistance” policy as Turkey advances ‘Blue Homeland’ draft law
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cypriot MEP Loukas Fourlas called on the European Union to abandon what he described as a…
PoliticsCyprus livestock farmers dispute government compensation plan after foot and mouth outbreak
Nicosia, Cyprus. Livestock farmers in Cyprus remain in dispute with the government over compensation linked to the foot…
PoliticsUK to introduce European Partnership Bill to strengthen ties with European Union
London, United Kingdom. Britain will introduce legislation aimed at strengthening its ties with the European Union, as Prime…
PoliticsPerjury allegations against Alma leader Odysseas Michaelides resurface in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Perjury allegations against Alma leader and former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides resurfaced on Wednesday, according to media…
PoliticsCypriot overseas polling stations set for May 24 parliamentary elections in Greece, UK and Belgium
Nicosia, Cyprus. Polling stations for Cypriot voters abroad will operate in Greece, the United Kingdom and Belgium during…