GENERAL
Cyprus Targets Sustainable Pension System Amid Demographic Challenges
Nicosia: Cyprus is pursuing reforms to ensure that its Social Insurance system remains fair and financially sustainable in the face of demographic challenges, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Moushouttas said on Friday. Speaking at the ina…
Cyprus Firefighters Successfully Conclude Mission in France
Nicosia: Cyprus firefighters wrapped up on Saturday their mission aiming to assist in combating the major wildfires in France. National Civil Protection Coordinator, Chief Fire Officer Nikos Logginos, told CNA that the support crew returns to Cyprus o…
Bridge Between Education and the Labour Market Crucial, Labour Minister Says
Larnaca: The bridge between education and the labour market is crucial, Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, said Marinos Moushouttas, during the Larnaca College graduation ceremony on Friday, adding that he sees this firsthand every day.
Accord…
Cyprus Coastal Weather Conditions Remain Calm Despite Low Pressure
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, valid for the period from 1200 on July 11, 2026, until 1200 on July 12, 2026. Despite the seasonal low-pressure system affecting the region, the weather is…
Inland Temperatures to Hit 40°C, Yellow Warning to Take Effect from Sunday
Nicosia: Temperatures inland are expected to climb to 40°C from Sunday until Wednesday, prompting the issuance of a yellow warning each day during that period, according to Meteorological Officer Mattheos Papadakis, who spoke to the Cyprus News Agency…
Council of EU Confirms St©phanie Laulh©-Shaelou as CJEU Advocate General for Cyprus
Brussels: The Permanent Representatives of the European Union member states on Friday confirmed the appointment of St©phanie Laulh©-Shaelou as Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for Cyprus, while also reappointing Ko…
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
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…
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…