Technology
Girince.com has 39 shops and over 82,000 products; Legendary November campaign continues
North Cyprus-based multi-vendor marketplace Girince.com is selling products from 39 shops on its new platform, launched at the end of October.
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Public Sector & Regulation
Committee approves €16.83m budget for Turkish Cypriot Properties Fund
The Greek Cypriot House of Representatives’ Refugees Committee approved a €16.83 million budget for the Turkish Cypriot Properties Fund. Rent increases, home repairs and allocation issues were discussed.
Labour
Hür-İş calls for more safety inspections in high-risk sectors
Hür-İş Deputy President Ali Yeltekin called on the Labour Department to step up workplace safety inspections, stressing the need for experts and checks in sectors involving life-threatening risks.
Energy
Bayraktar: We proposed capacity for southbound sales on Türkiye–TRNC power link
Bayraktar said they had proposed to Greece reserving capacity for companies seeking to sell electricity to the south via the planned undersea power link, but the proposal was not accepted.
Trade & Industry
Plan for second exit and environmental clean-up at Famagusta Industrial Estate
The Highways Department will work on a second exit for Famagusta Industrial Estate. At a meeting where drainage, sewerage and pest problems were discussed, responsibilities were shared among departments.
Agriculture & Food
Avocados cost 100 TL each at Kyrenia Wednesday Market
Avocados and pineapples have reached 100 TL each at Kyrenia Wednesday Market. Shoppers said they were buying smaller quantities of expensive products, or purchasing them individually.
Local News
Payment date for TL 40,000 bonus to insured people set for 6 November
The Social Insurance Department has announced 6 November as the payment date for a TL 40,000 bonus for people receiving a pension or other benefit. Payments will be deposited into registered bank accounts without requiring any additional steps.
Agriculture & Food
KTTO takes red-soil potato’s geographical indication process to Fitto
At a meeting with Raffaele Fitto, a KTTO delegation raised the potato’s geographical indication process, Green Line trade and SMEs’ access to finance.
Trade & Industry
Infrastructure and capacity project planned for Famagusta Free Zone
Economy and Energy Minister Hasan Taçoy announced that a project will be developed to increase capacity and address infrastructure shortcomings at the Famagusta Free Zone.
Finance & Banking
Taçoy and Bankers’ Association discuss businesses’ access to finance
Economy and Energy Minister Hasan Taçoy and a delegation from the Bankers’ Association discussed steps to expand credit opportunities for industrialists, tradespeople, producers and investors.
Trade & Industry
Nicosia Turkish Municipality tenders £5.5 million project, targets industrial zone renewal
Nicosia Turkish Municipality President Harmancı said it had launched a £5.5 million tender using its own funds. Infrastructure, cleaning and relocation plans for the industrial zone are also on the agenda.
Tourism
Merit bridge tournament brings 360 players from 27 countries to North Cyprus
The bridge tournament, held from 2 to 5 November, is estimated to have generated visitor traffic of around 540 people, including players and their companions.
Economy
KTAMS: Poverty threshold for a family of four was TL 260,177 in October
KTAMS calculated the poverty threshold for a family of four at TL 48,236.84 as of 31 October. After food, transport accounted for the largest share of the poverty-threshold calculation.