CYPRUS




Ankara denounces Cyprus-US defense deal
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The defense cooperation agreement signed by Cyprus and the US that outlines ways the two countries can enhance their response to regional humanitarian crises and security concerns has elicited Turkey’s condemnation.

Cyprus and UAE leaders discuss energy and regional developments
ECONOMY

The promotion of cooperation in the fields of energy and infrastructure and regional developments were among the issues that were discussed during the meeting held on Wednesday afternoon between President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan.



Status of halloumi under review
CYPRUS

The Monitoring Committee on the renowned Cypriot white cheese, halloumi, will convene for its first meeting in the last week of September.


Cyprus’ trade deficit drops
ECONOMY

Cyprus’ trade deficit dropped by 17% to 4.31 billion euros for the period of January to July compared to €5.19 billion in the respective period of last year, according to preliminary data published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat).