MEPs call on EU institutions to support Sener Levent
Cyprus’ six MEPs have written a letter to European institutions in support of Turkish Cypriot newspaper publisher Sener Levent whom Turkey wants to prosecute for...
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Furore over MEP’s decision to open an office in the north
Main opposition Akel on Wednesday defended the decision by one of its MEPs to open an office in the north arguing that the Republic...
Lawyer named new Akel MP
Lawyer Andreas Pasiourtides, 35, was declared on Wednesday as the new AKEL MP in the Larnaca district in the place of outgoing Giorgos Georgiou...
MEPs threaten sanctions over cooperation with Russia
Four members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have warned President Nicos Anastasiades that “Cyprus may face consequences,” including sanctions if it resumes cooperation with Russia...
Greens ditch Diko and Edek, will field own MEP candidates, possibly Levent (Updated)
The Green Party-Citizens Cooperation is breaking ranks with centre-right Diko and socialist Edek and wil not be cooperating with them in the European elections next...
MEPs re-visit Varosha, look for small steps forward
Chairwoman of a delegation from the Committee on Petitions of the European Parliament Cecilia Wilkstrom on Tuesday told refugees from Famagusta that even though she...
Politicians urge Famagusta refugees to join MEPs on visit
Mayor of Famagusta Alexis Galanos and MEP Takis Hadjigeorgiou on Friday urged refugees from occupied Famagusta to participate in the visit of a delegation of...
MEPs to attempt to visit Varosha
MEPs are set to visit Cyprus in early May to attempt to enter the fenced off town of Varosha, in the occupied Famagusta area, Akel...
17 MEPs slam Cyprus over aiding Putin against Browder, laundering
By Stelios Orphanides THREE days after Interpol dismissed for the fifth time a Russian arrest warrant against Hermitage Capital founder Bill Browder, a group of...
Wording of EP decision to channel more funds to north, angers Cypriot MEPs
The European parliament decided to increase funds channelled to the Turkish Cypriot community in order to safeguard the wellbeing of Maronites wishing to resettle and...
End-of-month deadline for MPs to disclose finances
MPs have until the end of July to conform to the new law on capital-statement submission, which calls on them to reveal not only their...
‘Small country’ Cyprus MEPs failed to support Malta
Cyprus MEPs admitted on Wednesday that they were among those who did not attend the prime minister of Malta’s address in the European Parliament,...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Smoking casinos, fun for all the family
IN THE END, despite supposedly great interest shown by a host of international companies, there was only one bidder for the casino licence when the...
Visa liberalisation for Turkey: EU criteria must be met, say MEPs
The EU should make sure that all its requirements are met before granting Turkey visa-free access to the Schengen area, Civil Liberties Committee MEPs stressed...
European Parliament special tax delegation due in Cyprus
A delegation of members of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on Corporate Taxation II – or TAXE 2 – will visit Cyprus on Friday to look...
Minister upbeat over recovering economy
By Angelos Anastasiou Cyprus is completing its reform programme agreed with the European Stability Mechanism and the International Monetary Fund in March having utilised less...
MEPs pledge to better serve electorate
By Angelos Anastasiou Amid celebrations of their successful bid for a seat in the European Parliament, Cyprus’ six MEPs on Sunday pledged to work tirelessly...
Abstention in Euro elections cause for concern says president
The high percentage of abstention in the European elections is a major issue that must be the subject of concern and discussion both on the...
Dijsselbloem: economic situation in Cyprus much better than expected
The state of Cyprus’ economy is much better today than original expectations, while the financial sector is stabilising, the President of the Eurogroup, Joeren Dijsselbloem has...
Cabinet eases path for Turkish Cypriots to vote in euro elections
By George Psyllides THE government yesterday approved legislation that makes it easier for Turkish Cypriots to vote in the upcoming European Parliament elections by registering...