TRNC President Tatar Reaffirms Sovereignty in Talks with UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Ersin Tatar, met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Monday at the Presidential Office in Nicosia. The meeting was part of DiCarlo’s regional tour, which also includes visits to Greece
Turkish and European researchers will collaborate on the treatment of brain diseases and patient care through new projects under the EU Joint Program Neurodegenerative Disease (JPND) global research initiative. Türkiye’s Scientific and Technological Research Institution (TUBITAK) has pledged €225,000 ($236,050) to support these projects. The program aims to enhance research on neurodegenerative diseases and improve
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, condemned the dire situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, describing it as “simply appalling.” The ongoing violence has severely affected the hospital, with recent attacks damaging crucial medical infrastructure, including the oxygen supply, generators, and windows and doors in patients’ rooms. Tedros shared
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief on Wednesday said that the first phase of polio vaccination in central Gaza is complete, with more than 187,000 children vaccinated. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X that the number of vaccinated children is “well over” the target of 156,500. “Four fixed sites will continue to offer polio vaccination
The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political bureau chief, calling it a “heinous” act. In their statement, they expressed condolences to the Palestinian people and reiterated their stance on supporting the Palestinian cause. The ministry also criticized the Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing it of lacking
On Monday, Japan and Ukraine signed approximately 56 agreements covering various fields, including post-war recovery, during the Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction in Tokyo. The event marked a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly as the Russia-Ukraine war enters its second year this month. Around 130
Djerba Island, located in Tunisia’s Gulf of Gabes on the Mediterranean Sea, has officially been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. This announcement came during the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Tunisian Culture Ministry celebrated the inclusion, noting that this addition brings the total
A school in Lithuania’s northern city of Akmene banned mobile phones over psychological and educational concerns, local media reported on Tuesday. Ventos Gymnasium in the city became the first school in the country to introduce a ban on phone use by students who are now required to put their phones in lockers when they come
After a 10-year hiatus, Iraq’s Mosul International Airport is expected to resume flights next year following the defeat of the Daesh terrorist group. The Mosul airport was captured by Daesh terrorists in June 2014 and was used as a military base during the terror group’s reign. But in 2017, the Iraqi forces regained the city
Markets go up and down, but consumers love our service and convenience is here to stay,’ founder Nazim Salur says Türkiye-based grocery delivery company Getir announced on Friday that it acquired the German firm Gorillas. “As the global pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery, we’re proud to announce that we’ve acquired the Berlin-based on-demand grocery