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Displaying results 1-30 of 136 matches for query parliamentary elections.

1. Faulty airbags, political theatrics, and a President playing Messi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/faulty-airbags-political-theatrics-and-a-president-playing-messi

The faulty airbag saga isn’t going away anytime soon, as car owners across Cyprus (which, let’s be honest, means practically everyone—good luck finding a family without at least one problematic vehicle) are refusing to shoulder the extra costs....

2. 17 year old Cypriot citizens get the right to vote

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-year-old-cypriot-citizens-get-the-right-to-vote

In a groundbreaking move for Cyprus, President Nicos Christodoulides called today a historic day for democracy in the country....

3. Cyprus at a political crossroads: New faces, big promises, and uncertain futures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-a-political-crossroads-new-faces-big-promises-and-uncertain-futures

The political landscape in Cyprus is shifting, as traditional parties face growing public frustration and new figures step into the spotlight. ...

4. A Force under pressure: Can the Police reform before it’s too late?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-force-under-pressure-can-the-police-reform-before-it-s-too-late

The government seems to be giving the Police Force’s leadership and its political supervisor some time to make meaningful changes to address both the lack of efficiency and corruption within the Force. ...

5. 2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus

2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year. ...

6. France's government falls in historic no-confidence vote

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-s-government-falls-in-historic-no-confidence-vote

France is facing a deep political crisis after Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government was ousted by a no-confidence vote, just three months into his term. This marks the shortest-lived administration in France’s Fifth Republic, which began in 1958....

7. Commission's migration challenge: Syria and political hurdles complicate new EU legislation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commission-s-migration-challenge-syria-and-political-hurdles-complicate-new-eu-legislation

According to an article by Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to unveil a new migration and refugee framework in February 2025, significant challenges loom, from escalating conflict in Syria to contentious legal and political disputes within the EU. ...

8. Why the NATO debate is still a divisive issue in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/why-the-nato-debate-is-still-a-divisive-issue-in-cyprus

The NATO debate in Cyprus has always been polarizing. Unlike the real debate on membership in the North Atlantic Alliance—which requires preconditions and an invitation, not just an "application"—...

9. Macron celebrates Notre-Dame’s restoration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/macron-celebrates-notre-dame-s-restoration

Emmanuel Macron has praised the craftsmen and women who worked tirelessly to restore Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was devastated by a fire in 2019. ...

10. Germany faces uncertainty as Scholz fires finance minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-faces-uncertainty-as-scholz-fires-finance-minister

Germany’s governing coalition faces a major crisis amid economic challenges and mounting political strife, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner and announced he will seek a parliamentary vote of confidence on January 15. If Scholz fails to secure support, Germany could see elections as early as March....

11. From TikTok to Parliament? Cyprus influencers set sights on 2026 Elections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-tiktok-to-parliament-cyprus-influencers-set-sights-on-2026-elections

Since Fidia's Panayiotou's election to the European Parliament, with nearly 73,000 votes, political observers in Cyprus have been analyzing the so-called "Fidias phenomenon."...

12. UN hosts key meeting between Cyprus leaders after years of stalemate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-hosts-key-meeting-between-cyprus-leaders-after-years-of-stalemate

This Tuesday marks a pivotal moment in the Cyprus problem, as the leaders of the two communities meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres....

13. Occupied Cyprus fails to elect new House Speaker

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/occupied-cyprus-fails-to-elect-new-house-speaker

Efforts to elect a new ‘parliamentary president’ in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus stalled on Monday, as multiple rounds of voting ended in deadlock. ...

14. Supreme court ruling on Auditor General fuels corruption debate in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/supreme-court-ruling-on-auditor-general-fuels-corruption-debate-in-cyprus

The decision to dismiss the auditor general—determined by the highest level of Justice in Cyprus—has sparked a significant public, legal, and political debate....

15. Behind the power games in DISY

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/behind-the-power-games-in-disy

Annita Demetriou, the current president of Cyprus's Democratic Rally (DISY) party, recently addressed speculation about her potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections, calling the discussion premature, ...

16. Ursula von der Leyen secures second term as EU Commission President

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ursula-von-der-leyen-secures-second-term-as-eu-commission-president

In a decisive move, the European Parliament has elected Ursula von der Leyen to serve a second term as President of the European Commission,...

17. Labour Party triumphs, Keir Starmer to become Prime Minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labour-party-triumphs-keir-starmer-to-become-prime-minister

The Labour Party has secured victory in Britain’s general election, marking the first change in power in 14 years. ...

18. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepared-for-lebanon-conflict-fallout-says-kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

19. How France's nationalist shift could shape Cyprus' future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-france-s-nationalist-shift-could-shape-cyprus-future

In France, the prospect of nationalists potentially clinching a decisive majority in the upcoming parliamentary elections has stirred apprehension in Brussels and Berlin....

20. National Rally wins first round in France's parliamentary elections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-rally-wins-first-round-in-france-s-parliamentary-elections

In a decisive first round of voting, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) emerged as the front-runner in France's parliamentary elections......

21. A cat's journey through 14 years of Prime Ministers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-cat-s-journey-through-14-years-of-prime-ministers

If there's been one constant amid the political upheaval of the past 14 years in British politics, it's Larry, the Downing Street Cat....

22. Scottish Secretary resigns amid UK election betting scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scottish-secretary-resigns-amid-uk-election-betting-scandal

The unfolding scandal surrounding bets on the UK government's election date deepened significantly yesterday with the revelation......

23. Political turmoil as coalition parties face electoral setback

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/political-turmoil-as-coalition-parties-face-electoral-setback

Clouds of uncertainty loom over the political landscape of Cyprus following the recent European elections, which saw significant losses for the co-governing parties. ...

24. Far-right surges in European elections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/far-right-surges-in-european-elections

In a dramatic turn of events, far-right parties across Europe have secured significant gains in the recent EU elections, particularly in Germany and France. ...

25. Fidias Panayiotou's controversial candidacy and the rise of the opposition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-panayiotou-s-controversial-candidacy-and-the-rise-of-anti-politics

''If you thought Phidias had no opinion on the Cyprus problem, you are wrong. He does. It was just better when he didn't,''...

26. Charalambos Prountzos elected as Nicosia mayor by wide margin

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charalambos-prountzos-elected-as-nicosia-mayor-by-wide-margin

Charalambos Prountzos has been elected as the new Mayor of Nicosia by a significant margin....

27. YouTube star shakes up Cyprus politics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/youtube-star-shakes-up-cyprus-politics

The case of the popular content creator, Fidias Panayiotou, known for his presence on TikTok and YouTube, has stirred significant interest since the onset of this year's dual elections. ...

28. Cyprus prepares for major local government reform

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-prepares-for-major-local-government-reform

The June 9 elections mark the final step before the significant milestone on July 1, 2024, when a new local government structure will be established in Cyprus, Apostolos Tomaras reports. ...

29. Election outcome to shape futures of Demetriou and Stefanou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/election-outcome-to-shape-futures-of-demetriou-and-stefanou

June 9 is a night when all election battle scenarios, based on the polls, are possible. It is quite likely that there will be a close contest between the Democratic......

30. Elections expected to reshape political landscape

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elections-expected-to-reshape-political-landscape

High Stakes in Cypriot Elections: Political Landscape at a Crossroads Municipal and European Contests to Shape Future of Traditional Parties, Leadership, and Far-Right Influence...

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