GENERAL
Cyprus Experiences High Temperatures with Nicosia Reaching 40°C
Nicosia: Cyprus is experiencing a significant rise in temperatures, with the highest recorded in Nicosia reaching 40°C, marking a sweltering day across the island. The weather stations have reported varying temperatures, reflecting the diverse climate…
Inland Temperatures to Hit 40°C on Friday
Nicosia: The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for extreme maximum temperatures this Friday. Temperatures inland are expected to peak around 40°C, with the alert remaining active between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm (local time).
According…
Yellow Warning for 40 Degrees Inland on Saturday
Nicosia: A yellow warning for high temperatures inland on Saturday afternoon was issued by the Department of Meteorology on Friday. The Department said that the maximum temperature is expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius over some inland areas….
Seasonal Low Pressure Influences Cyprus Coastal Weather
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, predicting mainly fine weather over the coastal regions. However, during the night and early morning hours, there is a likelihood of locally increased low …
Marina Hadjicosta Clinches Bronze in Women’s Discus at World U20 Championships
Nicosia: Seventeen-year-old Cypriot athlete Marina Hadjicosta has secured the bronze medal in the women’s discus throw at the World Athletics U20 Championships held in Oregon, USA. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Hadjicosta’s career,…
Cypriot Shooter Andreas Pontikis Wins Gold at European U23 Shooting Championships
Nicosia: Cypriot shooter Andreas Pontikis won the gold medal in the men’s skeet solo event at the European U23 Shooting Championships in Wroclaw, Poland, on Wednesday, August 5.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Pontikis had an impressive performance…
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…