A third phase of the polio vaccination campaign in the northern Gaza Strip is set to resume on Saturday after being postponed over escalating violence, a UN statement said on Friday. According…
October is the rainiest month ever in Cyprus
This year’s October stands out as the rainiest month in the history of Cyprus, since the Department of Meteorology has been conducting measurements. It recorded a total amount of rain of just…
US sends warships, fighter jets and bombers to the Middle East
The United States is sending additional military assets including warships, fighter jets and bombers to the Middle East, said the Defense Department on Friday. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “ordered the deployment…
Israel’s cabinet approves 2025 wartime budget
Israel’s cabinet approved a 2025 wartime budget on Friday, detailing measures and tax increases to bolster military spending for ongoing operations in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The 607.4-billion-shekel (162 billion U.S….
Dust clouds blanket Cyprus, vulnerable groups warned
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air above Cyprus today, 1 November 2024, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of…
UN’s fear over Lebanon’s heritage sites
The United Nations Human Rights Office voiced concern on Friday regarding the severe civilian impact of Israeli military operations in Lebanon, with a focus on damage to religious and cultural landmarks. According…
One dead as fires sweep Syrian countryside
One person was killed and seven others injured on Friday in forest fires raging across the northern countryside of the northwestern province of Latakia since Thursday, according to Syrian state TV. An…
Türkiye reacts to the European Commission 2024 Report
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye issued a written statement regarding the European Commission 2024 Report on Türkiye. The statement is as follows: “On October 30, the European Commission…
The New 2025–2026 International Sea Tourism Festival Will Take Place at Cyprus’s Ayia Napa Marina
Cyprus has a significant chance to establish itself as a major player in the marine tourism industry as Ayia Napa Marina has been chosen to host the 2025–2026 International Sea Tourism Festival…
In detail, the products in Cyprus that include zero VAT
Baby milk, baby diapers and adult diapers, feminine hygiene products and certain vegetables and fruits are among the basic items that will be subject to a zero VAT rate from November 4,…