GENERAL
DBRS and S&P Set to Announce Cyprus’ Credit Rating Evaluations in September
Nicosia: The decisions of two international credit rating agencies on the creditworthiness of the Republic of Cyprus will be announced in September.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Canadian agency DBRS Morningstar will announce its decision on the…
First Leaders’ Meeting Since UNSG Visit to Cyprus Underway at Old Nicosia Airport
Nicosia: The meeting between the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Tufan Erhrman, began shortly after 4 pm (local time) on Wednesday. The Turkish Cypriot leader was the first to arrive a…
Cyprus-Greece Electricity Interconnection Project to Proceed as Planned, Confirms Marinakis
Athens: The Greek Government Spokesperson, Pavlos Marinakis, assured that the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection will proceed as planned, aligning with the revised project plans. Speaking on SKAI television, Marinakis emphasized that the cable …
No Reports Yet of Cypriots Affected by Himalayan Landslide, Says MFA Spokesperson
Nicosia: There have so far been no reports of Cypriot nationals being in the area affected by the landslide in the Himalayas, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Theodoros Gotsis told the Cyprus News Agency.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Gotsis menti…
Cyprus Weather Forecast: Seasonal Low Pressure Brings Mist and Fog Patches
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued its latest forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus, predicting that the region will be under the influence of seasonal low pressure. The forecast, covering an area extending 8 kilometers se…
CyMet Issues Yellow Warning for High Temperatures Inland
Nicosia: The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for elevated temperatures expected in inland areas this Wednesday afternoon. Maximum temperatures are anticipated to soar to approximately 40 degrees Celsius in certain regions.
Accor…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…