Latest Coronavirus Case Numbers
Wednesday, 10 August, 2022 The Covid-19 infection numbers between 3-9 August is as follows: 113,433 tests were performed and 1,439 people tested positive. There were two deaths recorded. BRT
Turkey Resumes Drilling Operations in Med
Wednesday, 10 August, 2022 Turkey restarted its hydrocarbon drilling operations in the eastern Mediterranean on Tuesday after a two year hiatus, the Middle Eastern Monitor reported. Turkey’s President Erdogan pointed out that the new drillship ‘Abdulhamid Han’ would operate outside waters also claimed by [south] Cyprus. Turkey’s fourth drillship will operate 55 kilometres off Gazipasa […]
Strike Action Imminent if no Consultation on Wage Laws
Wednesday, 10 August, 2022 President of the Cyprus Turkish Public Officials Union (KTAMS), Güven Bengihan, said that if there is no response to the demands and suggestions regarding the Law Regulating the Monthly (Salary-Wage) and Other Allowances of Public Employees, there would be wild-cat strikes, BRT reported. Bengihan, in a written statement on behalf of […]
Fire Ruins Yeniboğaziçi Beach Restaurant
Wednesday, 10 August, 2022 A fire broke out this morning in a restaurant on Yeniboğaziçi Public Beach, BRTK reported. According to the Police Press Officer, a significant amount of damage was caused to the building. The Fire Department and the Forestry department have been fighting the fire and cooling work continues. BRTK
Tatar Attends Opening of Islamic Games in Konya
Wednesday, 10 August, 2022 President Ersin Tatar met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and visiting heads of state at the opening of the Islamic Solidarity Games being held in Konya, Yeniduzen reported. Tatar’s attendance at the opening has become a matter of controversy because Turkish Cypriot sportsmen/women were not invited to participate in the […]