GENERAL
Cash Dominates Payment Methods in Cyprus Amidst Digital Euro Concerns, CBC Survey Reveals
Nicosia: Although cash remains the most popular payment method in Cyprus, a recent survey by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) highlights a significant use of credit and debit cards, with 63% of respondents using them weekly in shops. According to Cypr…
Cypriot Athlete Makes Historic Debut in Fin Swimming at Taranto Mediterranean Games
Taranto: Cyprus Federation of Underwater Activities (CFUA) will be taking part in fin swimming for the first time in the Mediterranean Games that begin August 21 in the Italian city of Taranto, following a decision by the Cyprus Olympic Committee (COE…
Cyprus Experiences Warm Weather with High Humidity
Nicosia: Cyprus is experiencing warm weather conditions, with temperatures reaching into the 30s Celsius across various locations. The Department of Meteorology provided the latest figures showing significant variations in temperatures and humidity le…
Tourist Arrivals in Cyprus Drop by 1.1% in July 2026
Nicosia: Tourist arrivals in Cyprus decreased by 1.1% in July 2026, totalling 582,754 compared with 589,116 in July 2025.
According to Cyprus News Agency, for the period from January to July 2026, tourist arrivals totalled 2,238,769, compared with 2…
Cyprus Experiences Warm Weather with High Humidity
Nicosia: Cyprus is experiencing warm weather conditions, with temperatures reaching into the 30s Celsius across various locations. The Department of Meteorology provided the latest figures showing significant variations in temperatures and humidity le…
Construction Material Prices Rise 3.33% Year-On-Year in July
Nicosia: Construction material prices rose by 3.33% year-on-year in July 2026, with the largest increases recorded in metal products and wood, insulation, chemical and plastic products.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the Price Index of Constructio…
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…