GENERAL
Red Alert Issued for Forest Fire Risk on Monday
Nicosia: The Department of Forests issued Sunday a new red alert warning for forest fires on Monday. The risk of forest fires remains on red alert, the Department said. According to the law, causing a fire constitutes an offence that carries severe pe…
Ending of Turkish Occupation is an Achievable Goal, Says Cyprus President
Nicosia: Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides said on Saturday that ending the Turkish occupation and reunifying the island is “not an utopia but an achievable goal,” expressing optimism that recent diplomatic developments have created the condition…
Seasonal Low Pressure Brings Steady Weather to Cyprus Sea Areas
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, predicting mainly fine weather conditions over the next 24 hours. Atmospheric pressure at the time of the issue is reported to be 1008hPa, with a seasonal …
Displaced People of Famagusta Reaffirm Commitment to Return to Homeland
Nicosia: Only a few meters from Famagusta, still under Turkish occupation, the city’s displaced citizens reaffirmed their vow to return once more, during the events organized in Deryneia by the Municipality of Famagusta, under the slogan “Famagusta is…
Seasonal Low Pressure Brings Calm Seas to Cyprus
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus, detailing predominantly fine weather conditions influenced by seasonal low pressure.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the forecast period from 0…
Yellow Warning for 40 Degrees Inland on Monday
Nicosia: A yellow warning for high temperatures inland on Monday afternoon was issued by the Department of Meteorology on Sunday. The Department said that the maximum temperature is expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius over some inland areas. T…
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…