GENERAL
Building Permits Surge by 35% in Cyprus During First Four Months of 2026
Nicosia: An increase of 10.7% was recorded in April in the number of building permits while in the first four months of the year the increase was 35.1%.
According to Cyprus News Agency, data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Monday in…
George Gregoriou Wins Bronze in Men’s Trap at the European U-23 Championships
Nicosia: With 18 hits in the Men’s Trap final, Cypriot champion George Gregoriou secured third place and the bronze medal at the European Shooting Championships U23, currently being held in Poland.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Gregoriou qualifie…
Cyprus Sea Area Forecast Highlights Stable Weather Conditions
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued its forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus for the period from noon on August 10, 2026, to noon on August 11, 2026. The region is currently experiencing a seasonal low-pressure system, wit…
Discussion on T/c Side’s Intentions on CBMs During Leaders’ Meeting, CNA Learns
Nicosia: During the meeting on 26 August between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhrman, the two sides are expected to discuss whether there is a willingness on the Turkish Cypriot side to make progress on confidence-…
Cyprus Sea Area Forecast Highlights Stable Weather Conditions
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued its forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus for the period from noon on August 10, 2026, to noon on August 11, 2026. The region is currently experiencing a seasonal low-pressure system, wit…
Perseids to Illuminate Moonless Skies in Cyprus with Astronomy Events Planned Across the Island
Nicosia: The Perseid meteor shower is set to provide a captivating display under the moonless skies of Cyprus, peaking on the night of Wednesday, August 12. A series of events are organized in the island’s mountainous regions to celebrate this celesti…
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…