GENERAL
Cyprus Experiences Scorching Temperatures As Mercury Hits 40°C
Nicosia: Cyprus is experiencing high temperatures today, with the mercury soaring to extreme levels across various regions. The Department of Meteorology has recorded significant heat, particularly in Nicosia, where the temperature peaked at 40°C.
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New Deputy Welfare Minister Pledges Support for Cyprus Families
Nicosia: New Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Tina Pavlou pledged on Thursday to continue the Ministry’s work and stand ‘by the families of Cyprus who are suffering and need us,’ during a handover ceremony in Nicosia. Outgoing Deputy Minister Clea Pa…
GSI Agreement Marks New Chapter in Cyprus’ Energy Integration, Says Greek Minister
Nicosia: The agreement signed by the French investment group Meridiam to become the majority shareholder in the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project is set to create significant momentum for its implementation, according to Greek Minister of Environ…
Cabinet Appoints Board Members for New Cyprus Business Development Organisation
Nicosia: The Cabinet brought into force the law establishing the Cyprus Business Development Organization (CBDO) and appointed the Board of Directors, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos announced Thursday following the first meeting of the newly reshuffl…
Cyprus Pledges Financial Support to Middle Eastern Religious Communities
Nicosia: Cyprus’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday that it is implementing targeted initiatives in 2026 to support Christian and other communities, as well as ecclesiastical and community organisations, in countries across the region.
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Cyprus Retail Trade Volume Sees 5% Annual Increase in June
Nicosia: The volume of retail trade in Cyprus decreased by 1.0% in June 2026 compared with May, according to data published by Eurostat on Thursday. On an annual basis, compared with June 2025, the volume of retail trade in Cyprus increased by 5.0%.
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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…