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Maldives axes political appointees to reduce public costs

ISTANBUL: Maldives has axed dozens of political appointees as a ‘direct cost-cutting measure’ amid dwindling foreign reserves, according to a statement on Tuesday. President Mohamed Muizzu removed 228 political appointees from various government ministries as part of ‘economic reform agenda, aimed at reducing government expenditure,’ the statement from his office

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Artificial Intelligence brings museum specimens to life in Cambridge

ISTANBUL: The University of Cambridge’s Museum of Zoology is launching an innovative AI-powered experience that allows visitors to interact with animal specimens starting from Tuesday. The AI system enables two-way conversations via voice or text, with specimens responding as if they were alive, according to the information on the university’s

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Hot air balloon rides set new record in Trkiye’s Cappadocia

Trkiye: The number of people booking hot air balloon rides over Trkiye’s famous Cappadocia region reached a record high of 583,063 between January and October this year. Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its historical significance and natural beauty, offers hot air balloon rides as one of its

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EU’s monthly industrial production up in August

ISTANBUL: The EU’s industrial production rose by 1.3% month-on-month in August, according to data from the regional statistical bureau Eurostat on Tuesday. The highest monthly industrial production increases were recorded in Ireland, up 4.5%, followed by Germany and Lithuania with 3.3%, and Malta with 2.7%. Meanwhile, Luxembourg saw the largest

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