Cyprus heatwave power cuts spark political blame game
Rolling power cuts imposed as temperatures soared into the red warning zone have sparked a political storm, with parties rounding…
Category: Cyprus Politics
Guterres visit aims to lay groundwork for possible five-party Cyprus conference in September, report claims
Fresh details have emerged regarding the expected visit to Cyprus by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the end of July,…
Tanker drivers preparing a protest outside the Presidential Palace
Tanker drivers plan to protest outside the presidential palace next Tuesday after the transport minister issued a decree immobilizing 288…
Cypriot Interior Minister honours 1974 coup resistance fighters at anniversary event
Cyprus paid tribute to those who resisted the 1974 coup against President Makarios, as Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou, speaking on…
President vows justice for Isaac and Solomou almost 30 years on
There have been fresh developments in the case of Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides,…
UN chief expected to visit Cyprus in late July, reports say
The Cypriot government is expected to announce in the coming days that UN Secretary‑General António Guterres will visit the island,…
Economist warns governance risks in push for new cooperative bank
Economist and Fiscal Council member Marios Clerides said the market needs “ethical banking” as efforts continue to establish a new…
Parliament to Hold Emergency Session on Surge in Gender‑Based Violence
Cyprus’ parliamentary human rights committee will hold an emergency meeting Monday to address the recent spike in gender‑based violence. The…
Cyprus President Says Peace Effort ‘Has Not Frozen’ as UN Envoy Continues Contacts
President Nikos Christodoulides has said that efforts to restart stalled reunification talks remain active, rejecting suggestions that the process has…
Cyprus opened the filing period for 2025 tax returns
Cyprus opened the filing period for 2025 tax returns on 19 June through the TaxisNet system. Tax Commissioner Marios Michael…