GENERAL
European Commission Approves Greece’s Largest Social Climate Plan to Date
Brussels: Today, the European Commission approved Greece’s Social Climate Plan, marking the fifth and largest national plan under the Social Climate Fund. The plan, developed collaboratively by Greek authorities and the Commission, aims to facilitate …
President Christodoulides Emphasizes Economic Growth for Societal Progress
Nicosia: The clear objective of the Government’s financial policy is for economic growth to turn into progress for society and citizens, the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, stated in a post on platform X. His statement was accompanie…
President Christodoulides Receives Reports on Livestock Sector Overhaul
Nicosia: The President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, received reports from the Special Scientific Committee on the restructuring of the livestock sector, presented by the Committee’s Chair, Stavros Malas, at a meeting held Thursday morning a…
Pensioners in Cyprus to Receive Majority of Pension Increases Within Two Years, Labour Minister Announces
Nicosia: Under the leading scenario for Cyprus’ pension reform, 60% of the total pension increase is expected to be granted within the first two years, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas revealed in an interview. The plan outlines that 30% of the inc…
Cyprus Experiences Scorching Temperatures with High Humidity Levels
Nicosia: Cyprus witnessed high temperatures across various locations, with the weather conditions varying significantly between regions. The Department of Meteorology reported a range of temperatures from early morning until the afternoon, affecting d…
China Increases Financial Support to Cyprus Committee on Missing Persons
Nicosia: China donated pound 6,000 to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), bringing China’s total financial support to the CMP since 2019 to pound 26,000.
According to Cyprus News Agency, a press release by CMP on Thursday stated that the Commit…
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…