Unstable Air Mass Brings Variable Winds to Cyprus Coasts
Cyprus Stock Exchange Records Decline in Major Indices
GENERAL
Pension Reform Bill Proposes Increases and Penalty Reductions for Retirees
Nicosia: The pension reform bill presented on Wednesday to the social partners includes proposals for an increase in pensions for all 123,000 old-age pensioners and a reduction of the 12% penalty for early retirement at the age of 63, Minister of Labo…
Unstable Air Mass Brings Variable Winds to Cyprus Coasts
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus, highlighting the impacts of a seasonal low-pressure system and an unstable air mass. The forecast, covering an 8-kilometer radius seawards, indica…
Cyprus Stock Exchange Records Decline in Major Indices
Nicosia: The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded its recent trading session with noticeable declines in several of its major indices, as reported in the latest stock exchange meeting.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the CSE All Share Index closed…
Index of Consumer Prices Sees Annual Rise of 4.4% in July
Nicosia: The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) experienced a 4.4% increase in July 2026 compared to the same month in the previous year, and a 0.7% rise between June and July 2026.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the Statistical Service o…
Cyprus Emphasizes Diplomatic Role Amidst Regional Tensions
Nicosia: The Republic of Cyprus remains a factor of stability and focuses on diplomacy, a government source told CNA on Wednesday. “What is of importance and is absolutely clear, is the role of the Republic of Cyprus. Cyprus does not threaten anyone a…
Reservoir Inflows Reach 140,000 CBM, Water Development Department Tells CNA
Nicosia: Reservoirs received around 140,000 cubic metres (CBM) of water over the past 24 hours, with about 118,000 cubic metres flowing into Kouris reservoir, Water Development Department (WDD) Executive Engineer Alexios Frangeskos told CNA on Wednesd…
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…