ISTANBUL: Climate change-induced droughts and irregular rainfall patterns are negatively impacting the yield, development, taste, and harvest periods of various crops, according to experts. Rising temperatures and irregular precipitation are disrupting fruit and vegetable production. Fruit trees, for example have been significantly affected by this year’s long winter, coupled with
Cyprus has successfully passed 60% of the legislative milestones required under its Recovery and Resilience Plan, approving 23 out of the 38 necessary laws, according to Director of the Recovery and Resilience Directorate Anthoula Savvides. Speaking at the 3rd Annual Event on the Recovery and Resilience Plan in Nicosia, Savvides
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
Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou participated in the European Union Energy Council meeting, which took place on Tuesday in Luxembourg, during which the future of European competitiveness and the energy mix were discussed, among other issues. According to a Ministry press release, the first topic of discussion
ISTANBUL: China’s military on Tuesday accused the US of selling overpriced and obsolete weaponry to Taiwan, citing recent media reports on a US government investigation. Chinese Defense Spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Qian claimed that US arms sales to Taiwan are characterized by “sky-high prices and obsolete functions.” The US sells
The Cyprus problem, the developments in the Middle East and immigration were the issues discussed at a meeting held between President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou and German Ambassador to Cyprus Anke Schlimm. According to a press release by the Parliament, Demetriou referred to an informal dinner to
