Nicosia: The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade witnessed a 7.6% increase in October 2025 compared to the same month in the previous year, as reported by the Statistical Service. Alongside this rise in value, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade also experienced a 10.1% increase during the same
Brussels: Defense Minister, Vasilis Palmas, travels to Brussels to attend the next Foreign Affairs Council with Defence Ministers, the Ministry said in a press release on Sunday. The Council meeting will take place on Monday and the Minister will discuss the latest developments regarding the efforts to bring the war
Nicosia: Low pressure over the Cyprus region is expected to bring mainly cloudy weather with local showers and isolated thunderstorms. The atmospheric pressure at the time of the forecast issuance was recorded at 1011 hPa, and dust will be in suspension. Winds during thunderstorms may vary and strengthen, affecting visibility
Nicosia: Gender selection in artificial insemination is a contentious issue in Northern Cyprus. While the procedure is only permitted in the EU when serious hereditary diseases are suspected, around 30 clinics on the Mediterranean island offer this option. Critics warn of ethical risks and a slippery slope toward designer babies.
Nicosia: Low pressure is currently influencing the sea area around Cyprus, leading to partly cloudy weather conditions with chances of isolated showers or thunderstorms over the next day. According to Cyprus News Agency, the forecast covers an area extending 8 kilometers seawards from the coast, with atmospheric pressure recorded at
Nicosia: Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, emphasized the significance of collaboration between Cyprus and Jordan, particularly in addressing wildfires and drought, during a meeting with her Jordanian counterpart, Khaled Hanifat. According to Cyprus News Agency, Panayiotou noted that both countries face similar challenges and possess complementary
