Cabinet Approves National Strategy on Multiple Sclerosis
Cyprus Seas Experience Seasonal Low Pressure Influences
GENERAL
Cyprus Seas Experience Seasonal Low Pressure Influences
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus, predicting mainly fine weather with some local variations during the period from 1200 on August 25, 2026, until 1200 on August 26, 2026. The forec…
Spanish MEP Highlights Urgent Attention Needed for Varosha and Property Rights in Cyprus
Nicosia: The issue of the fenced-off area of Famagusta, along with the protection of the property rights of displaced persons, continues to require particular attention at the European Union level, Spanish MEP Elena Nevado del Campo said in an intervi…
Economic Resilience but Rising Inflationary Pressures, Finance Minister Says
Nicosia: Cyprus’ economy remains resilient and continues to grow at a satisfactory pace, according to the Finance Ministry’s Semi-annual Fiscal Policy Report, which Finance Minister Makis Keravnos presented at Tuesday morning’s Cabinet meeting.
Acco…
Extreme Weather Severely Impacts Crops and Fodder Supply in Europe
Brussels: Persistent heat and lack of rainfall in recent months are significantly affecting summer crops and fodder supply across western and central Europe, according to the latest MARS bulletin from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (J…
Marked Temperature Drop and Isolated Thunderstorms Expected Saturday, Meteorologist Warns
Nicosia: A marked drop in temperatures, local showers, and, according to initial forecast data, isolated thunderstorms are expected on Saturday, Meteorological Officer Matthaios Papadakis told CNA on Tuesday. Papadakis said the weather would initially…
Payment Fraud in Cyprus Reaches Pound 3.7 Million in Second Half of 2025
Nicosia: The total value of fraudulent payment transactions in Cyprus increased by 16% to almost pound 3.7 million in the second half of 2025, despite a 5% decrease in the number of incidents, according to a statistical report published by the Central…
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…
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…