Cyprus Experiences High Temperatures Across Major Stations
August 13, 2026
GENERAL
NPL Ratio of Banking Sector Remains Unchanged in May, CBC Figures Show
August 13, 2026
Nicosia: The Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ratio of the banking sector remained unchanged in May compared to the previous month.
According to Cyprus News Agency, as at the end of May 2026, the Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ratio of the banking sector, bas…
EU Increases Humanitarian Aid for Myanmar Amid Ongoing Conflict
August 13, 2026
Nicosia: The European Union is providing an additional pound 10.5 million in humanitarian aid for people affected by the conflict in Myanmar. This brings EU humanitarian support for the country to pound 49.1 million in 2026. More than 100,000 lives ha…
Upward Trend in Tobacco Smuggling from Occupied Territories to Israel, Customs Department Says
August 13, 2026
Nicosia: A significant quantity of tobacco products was seized at the Deryneia crossing point by the Department of Customs, which, in a statement, referred to a ‘worrying increase’ over the past two months in incidents involving Israeli nationals who …
Authorities Urge Caution Over Forest Fire Risk Ahead of August 15 Holiday
August 13, 2026
Nicosia: In light of the mass exodus of members of the public to the countryside and forests for the August 15 holiday, the competent authorities are sounding the alarm over the risk of forest fires caused by human activity, calling on the public to e…
Wildfire Smoke Impact Reaches Beyond Fire Zones, Affects Distant Air Quality
August 12, 2026
Nicosia: Wildfire smoke can affect air quality even in areas far away from a fire, depending mainly on wind speed and direction, Chrysanthos Savvides, Senior Labour Inspection Officer and Head of the Air Quality and Support, told CNA on Wednesday. In …
Cyprus Stock Exchange All Share Index Sees Mixed Performance Across Markets
August 12, 2026
Nicosia: The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) wrapped up its trading session with the All Share Index showing varied outcomes across different market indices. The meeting, dated 12/08/2026, revealed fluctuations that kept traders and investors attentive to…
MEDICAL
WHO suggests ‘targeted vaccination’ for mpox instead of mass jab
August 20, 2024
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’
August 20, 2024
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
August 19, 2024
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
August 19, 2024
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
September 25, 2024
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
September 23, 2024
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
October 16, 2024
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
October 16, 2024
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
October 16, 2024
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
October 16, 2024
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…