Our View: Akel needs to discard Marxism
After years of steady decline in its support, the left-wing party Akel has decided it needs to broaden its appeal. Its traditional support-base which was force-fed the Soviet communist ideal ...
Akel leadership wants to create social alliance, include non-party members
Akel party leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Friday that it wishes to build a social alliance to include non-members and give those outside the party a voice.
Stefanou said that ...
Opposition roasts president over 100 days review
Nikos Christodoulides’ first 100 days in power presentation on Tuesday drew a mixed reaction from parliamentary parties with opposition Akel saying major changes are needed, and Dipa saying it is a ...
Christofias should be honoured by the state, Akel says at memorial
The fourth annual memorial service for former president, Demetris Christofias, was held on Sunday, attended by President Nikos Christodoulides and other officials.
Addressing the church service at the Ayia Sophia ...
Akel lambasts Cyprus’ positive spin on EU migration deal
Opposition party Akel on Tuesday lambasted the interior minister’s positive spin on the migration agreement announced last Thursday by the EU ministerial council.
In its statements, Akel bashed the ...
Party spending exceeds stated revenues
Political parties did not give a proper accounting for their revenues and expenses for the May 2021 parliamentary elections, with all sorts of omissions in their books, the auditor-general said in ...
Akel proposes creation of Office for Turkish Cypriot Affairs
In a move aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two communities and rekindling hope for a solution to the Cyprus issue, Akel has submitted a range of measures to president ...
‘Turkish result should not distract Cyprus from its position’
The results of the election in Turkey should not allow the island to compromise over occupation and partition, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Sunday.
“All of us never have ...
Akel working with T/C party to “fill gap in bicommunal relations”
The Republican Turkish Party (CTP) in the north said on Wednesday that it is collaborating with left-wing party Akel to breach the gap between the two communities created by Turkish ...
Cypriot industry needs a new development model, says Akel
Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Wednesday spoke of the need for a new development model for the Cypriot industry that aims to address the imbalances created by poor practices in ...
Akel calls for golf course decision to be reversed
Opposition Akel on Tuesday called on the government to cancel a decision by the previous administration regarding the leasing of state land for the construction of a golf course.
Head ...
Akel sounds alarm over partition
Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Sunday said his party was sounding the alarm over the threat of partition during a memorial for Dervis Ali Kavazoglou and Kostas Misiaoulis, who he ...
Akel launches Housing for All campaign
In response to what it called a desperate situation, Akel on Wednesday launched a Housing for All campaign that includes the creation of a unified housing agency.
“Our aim through ...
Annita Demetriou meets with Akel’s Stefanou
The leaders of Cyprus’ main political parties, Disy and Akel, met on Monday, to discuss a way forward now that both parties have become part of the opposition, following elections ...
Akel brands Demetriou dig ‘reheated food’
Akel on Tuesday described as “reheated food” allegations that back in 2016 they had been lobbied by a pro-Russia group to introduce a motion in parliament calling for the lifting of ...
Akel seeks to know more on EU involvement in Cyprus problem
Opposition party Akel is expecting to be updated by President Nikos Christodoulides on his proposal regarding the EU’s more active participation in the Cyprus problem.
“We are very close ...
Christodoulides agrees to Akel request for national council meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides agreed on Saturday to a request from Akel to hold a national council meeting to discuss the Cyprus problem.
Akel general-secretary Stefanos Stefanou called the president on ...
Akel’s Stefanou tests positive for Covid-19
Main opposition Akel general secretary Stefanos Stefanou tested positive for coronavirus, an announcement from the party said on Sunday.
The announcement added that Stefanou tested positive for the virus on ...
Akel delegation visits graves of Turkish Cypriot earthquake victims (Updated)
By Gina Agapiou and Nikolaos Prakas
Left-wing Akel said on Friday it stands by the families of the victims of the deadly earthquakes in Turkey, general-secretary Stefanos Stefanou said during ...
Alexis Tsipras met with leaders of Edek and Akel
Momentum is building up for Greece-Turkey relations and the Cyprus issue, Syriza head Alexis Tsipras said on Thursday during a visit to Cyprus.
Tsipras was in the country to attend ...
Akel: we will not participate in Christodoulides government
Left-wing Akel plans to remain in opposition and will not participate in the government of Nikos Christodoulides, general-secretary Stefanos Stefanou said on Wednesday.
After a meeting with the president-elect and ...
Christodoulides sworn in on February 28
Newly elected President Nikos Christodoulides will be invested by the House of Representatives, as stipulated by Article 42 of the Cypriot constitution, on February 28 at 11.30am.
On that day, in front ...
Akel calls for official mourning for quake victims, vigil held (Updated)
Akel has called on the government to declare a three-day mourning period for the deaths of Turkish Cypriots who lost their lives as a result of the earthquakes in Turkey.
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Paphos mayor says Anastasiades did not dismiss Akel partnership in 2008
Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos has uploaded to social media a video clip from 2008 where President Nicos Anastasiades – then the leader of the Disy party – does not rule out partnering up ...