GENERAL
Energy Minister Stresses Crucial Role of Electricity Interconnection Projects for Cyprus
Nicosia: Given Cyprus’ energy isolation, the more electricity interconnections there are, the better, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Michael Damianos, said on Thursday, responding to journalists’ questions during a press conference on the …
Cyprus’ Municipal Solid Waste Records Annual Increase of 5.6% in 2024
Nicosia: The total amount of municipal solid waste generated in Cyprus in 2024 recorded an annual increase of 5.6%, compared to 2023.
According to Cyprus News Agency, it is estimated that the total amount of municipal solid waste generated in Cyprus…
Expected Duration of Working Life in Cyprus Reaches 39.5 Years, Reports Eurostat
Nicosia: The expected duration of working life in Cyprus for people aged 15 and over stood at 39.5 years in 2025, according to data published on Thursday by Eurostat.
According to Cyprus News Agency, in Cyprus, the expected duration of working life …
Government Sounded Out About Possible UNSG Visit to Cyprus
Nicosia: The government was sounded out about a possible visit by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, to Cyprus around the end of July, relevant sources said, referring for official announcements to the Organisation.
According to Cyprus News…
European Commission Expands Blue Book Traineeship to Include Vocational Graduates
Brussels: The European Commission has announced significant updates to its flagship Blue Book traineeship programme, broadening eligibility to include graduates from vocational education and training (VET). This move marks a notable expansion of acces…
Cyprus Sea Area Forecast Outlines Moderate Winds and Smooth to Slight Seas
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, covering 8-kilometer radius seawards, effective from 1200 on July 16, 2026, until 1200 on July 17, 2026. The forecast details the expected wind patterns an…
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…