ISTANBUL: The UN secretary-general expressed on Saturday deep concern over “the dramatic escalation” of violence in Lebanon in the past 24 hours, calling for an end to conflicts in the Middle East. “This cycle of violence must stop now, and all sides must step back from the brink,” Antonio Guterres
ISTANBUL: The US Department of State updated on Saturday its travel advisory for Lebanon, asking the families of diplomats to leave the country. The advisory said it ordered the departure of non-mission-employed eligible family members (EFMs) and authorized departure for mission-employed EFMs and non-essential US direct hire employees. This decision
CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (A) FOR THE PERIOD FROM 0600 28/09/2024 UNTIL 0600 29/09/2024 Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards. Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times. Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1009hPa (hectopascal) Weak low pressure is affecting
Rating Agency Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI) has upgraded Cyprus’ Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Short-Term FCR (ST FCR) to ‘BBB’ and ‘A2’, respectively, from ‘BBB-‘ and ‘A3’, maintaining a positive outlook. The Limassol-based regional rating agency cites the continued improvement in the island’s public finances, persistent budget surpluses
The tourist sector’s positive performance in the last two years is not a reason for complacency, Kostas Koumis Deputy Minister for Tourism said, addressing an event hosted by the Deputy Ministry to mark the World Tourist Day, that was held in Eleftheria Square, Nicosia, on Friday. “We need to redefine
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides informed the Permanent Representatives of the five Permanent Members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on his ongoing efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus issue, as well as the Republic of Cyprus’ efforts aiming at the de-escalation of tensions in the region, during a
