GENERAL
Cyprus Experiences Sweltering Temperatures Across Major Cities
Nicosia: Cyprus reported high temperatures across its major cities, with Nicosia reaching the highest at 41°C. The data covers the period from 20:00 of the previous day until the time of reporting, indicating consistently high temperatures across the …
Cyprus Intensifies Efforts on Missing Persons as Reunification Talks Gain Support
Nicosia: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed on Tuesday the Government’s commitment to intensifying efforts to determine the fate of all missing persons in Cyprus. In a separate meeting, representatives of Turkish-occupied communities ex…
Kombos Congratulates Ed Miliband on His Appointment as UK Foreign Secretary
Nicosia: Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos congratulated Ed Miliband on his appointment as Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Kombos expressed his eagerness to further strengthen bilateral relations and str…
International Exposure of Cypriot Artists Tops EU Presidency Gains, Kassianidou Says
Nicosia: The opportunity to showcase Cypriot artists, musicians, and choreographers internationally was the greatest benefit of the cultural programme organised during Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the EU, Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Ka…
Cyprus Records Significant Annual Drop in Government Debt, Eurostat Reports
Nicosia: Cyprus’ gross government debt stood at 54.6% of GDP at the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to data published on Tuesday by Eurostat.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Cyprus’ government debt amounted to £20.089 billion in the fir…
Seasonal Low Pressure Brings Foggy Conditions to Cyprus Coasts
Nicosia: Seasonal low pressure is currently impacting the Cyprus region, bringing with it a mix of clear skies and increased low cloud coverage, particularly noticeable overnight and during the morning hours. This development poses a risk of local mis…
MEDICAL
WHO suggests ‘targeted vaccination’ for mpox instead of mass jab
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended “targeted vaccination” in the fight against mpox, instead of mass vaccination in
WHO Europe chief says mpox ‘is not the new COVID’
GENEVA: The Europe chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that mpox, declared a public health emergency of
Philippines detects 1st mpox case this year
ANKARA: The Philippines has detected a new case of the mpox virus, the first since December last year, health authorities
Philippines detects 1st mpox case this year
ANKARA: The Philippines has detected a new case of the mpox virus, the first since December last year, health authorities
GOVERNANCE
Hold Israel accountable for terrorism: Maldives president tells UN
ISTANBUL: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu urged the international community on Tuesday to hold Israel accountable for ‘acts of terrorism’ as he pushed back against violation of international law. ‘Israel must be held accountable for these acts of terrorism, for these violations of international law and UN resolutions,’ Muizzu told the
Turkish, Serbian presidents meet in US for talks
WASHINGTON: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic met on Sunday in New York for talks. The closed-door meeting at the Turkish House came on the sidelines of the 79th session of UN General Assembly (UNGA). Trkiye sees Serbia as an important country for the stability
MARKET
Trkiye aims to boost exports, strengthen trade ties with Japan
ANKARA: Trkiye’s trade volume with Japan, one of its target countries for increased exports, rose 49% in 2019-2023 from $4.1 billion to $6.1 billion, as Trkiye aims to boost its exports to Japan via its current strategy.
Trkiye’s exports to Japan bet…
Shortage of skilled labor, inflation deemed biggest problems plaguing economy
ISTANBUL: The global business world considers the shortage of skilled labor and inflation to be the biggest problems for businesses, according to the results of a recent survey.
The ‘Chamber Pulse: Global Markets, Local Landscapes 2024’ survey, relea…
Shortage of skilled labor, inflation deemed biggest problems plaguing economy
ISTANBUL: The global business world considers the shortage of skilled labor and inflation to be the biggest problems for businesses, according to the results of a recent survey.
The ‘Chamber Pulse: Global Markets, Local Landscapes 2024’ survey, relea…
ECB expected to cut deposit interest rate to 2%, experts say
ISTANBUL: The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to continue its rate cuts at its monetary policy meetings this year, with experts estimating that the bank could reduce its deposit interest rate to as low as 2%.
According to estimates in the mon…