Our View: Edek has spectacularly failed to carve out a political identity
The knives are out at the socialist party Edek with Dr Marinos Sizopoulos’ leadership being questioned by a large number of members, including the party’s...
Yiannakis Omirou
Omirou lashes out against Sizopoulos’ ‘gutter of lies’
The knives are out as Edek prepares to elect a new leader, with incumbent Marinos Sizopoulos on Monday coming under fire from his predecessor Yiannakis...
New House Speaker to be decided on June 2
The new House Speaker will be decided on June 2 by the newly-elected MPs after they convene to form the new legislative body, the secretary...
House leader calls on voters to ‘stand up and be counted’
THE final day of the campaign for Sunday’s parliamentary elections had little to add, with outgoing House Speaker calling on voters to stand up and...
Wishful thinking not enough to solve the Cyprus problem
Wishful thinking in not enough to solve the Cyprus problem House President Yiannakis Omirou said after the annual commemoration on the anniversary of the Day...
Anger and despair over lack of interest in women’s rights
The Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (MIGS) on Tuesday expressed “anger and despair” over the fact that MPs and political parties did not attend a...
Europe looking at Cyprus with optimism
European Parliament President Martin Schulz said on Tuesday Europe was looking with optimism at the ongoing Cyprus negotiations. “We hope that this is justified and...
The Cyprus problem can be solved only on EU terms, says Greek President
The European Union, its institutions and its leaders are realising that the solution of the Cyprus problem can and should be achieved only on EU...
Omirou hosts refugee children at the House
Refugee children residing in Cyprus from Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, and Somalia were received by House President Yiannakis Omirou on Tuesday at...
Omirou’s rogue stance being tolerated by party
By Angelos Anastasiou A proposal to bring former EDEK leader and House Speaker Yiannakis Omirou before the party’s disciplinary body so that he can explain...
EDEK: from social democracy to national socialism
By George Koumoullis I FELT proud and honoured to have been part of the 100-member group which, with Vassos Lyssarides as its leader and guide,...
EDEK resentments boil over
By Angelos Anastasiou EDEK leader Marinos Sizopoulos has challenged his predecessor – and House Speaker – Yiannakis Omirou to an open and public debate, after...
House President to fly to Rome for EU Speakers’ Conference
President of the House of Representatives Yiannakis Omirou will be flying to Rome on Saturday to participate in the Conference of Speakers of EU Parliaments,...
We have to change foreign policy on Cyprus problem, says House President
House of Representatives President Yiannakis Omirou has called for a change in Cyprus` foreign policy vis-à-vis the Cyprus problem. Addressing an EDEK ball in London...
EDEK hopefuls submit candidacies for party leader (Updated)
By Jean Christou Socialist EDEK’s deputy leader Marinos Sizopoulos and first vice president Giorgos Varnava on Monday formally submitted their candidacies to run for party...
House to find who’s to blame for CY fall
By Constantinos Psillides HOUSE president Yiannakis Omirou has assured former Cyprus Airways (CY) staff that the parliament will do everything within its power to force...
Our View: Omirou’s resignation bucks party trend in Cyprus
YIANNAKIS Omirou’s decision to step down as leader of EDEK was reported as a big surprise. The media spoke about a shock decision while politicians...
EDEK to ask Omirou to stay on as leader until election (updated)
By Constantinos Psillides THE EDEK political bureau on Tuesday evening decided to ask chairman Yiannakis Omirou to rescind his resignation and lead the party to...
‘Cyprus and Greece agree Turkey should leave EEZ’
Nicosia and Athens have agreed that Turkish actions in the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) should stop immediately in order for the resumption of Cyprus...
Omirou defends parliament’s handling of bailout legislations
By Marie Kambas Parliament speaker Yiannakis Omirou yesterday defended the track record of lawmakers in handling the fallout from Cyprus’ chaotic bailout last year, comparing...