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US stock indices pushed to fresh records Tuesday, shrugging off tariff threats from President-elect Donald Trump while European equities retreated. Trump, who doesn't take office until January 20, made his threat in social media posts Monday night, announcing huge import tariffs against neighbors Canada and Mexico and also rival China if they do not stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Both the Dow and S&P 500 notched all-time highs, with investors regarding the incoming president's words as a bargaining chip. "In theory, higher tariffs should not be good news for stocks. But, you know, I think the market's chosen to think of (it) as a negotiating tactic," said Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers. "You have bullish sentiment," said LBBW's Karl Haeling. "People are tending to look at things as positively as possible." But General Motors, which imports autos from Mexico to the United States, slumped 9.0 percent, while rival Ford dropped 2.6 percent. Overseas bourses were also buffeted by the news. European stocks followed losses in Asia, despite Trump excluding Europe as an immediate target for tariffs. "These are his first direct comments on tariffs and tariff levels since becoming president-elect, and they have roiled markets," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB trading group, ahead of the Wall Street open. "It is early days, and there are plenty of opportunities for Trump to direct his attention to Europe down the line," Brooks added. The US dollar rallied against its Canadian equivalent, China's yuan and Mexico's peso, which hit its lowest level since August 2022. In other economic news, the Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose to 111.7 this month, up from 109.6 in October, boosted by greater optimism surrounding the labor market. "November's increase was mainly driven by more positive consumer assessments of the present situation, particularly regarding the labor market," said Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board. Pantheon Macroeconomics chief US economist Samuel Tombs added in a note that the increase in consumer confidence overall "likely was driven by euphoria among Republicans." "The index also jumped in late 2016, when Mr. Trump was elected for the first time," he said. Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed policy makers expect inflation to keep cooling, signaling a gradual approach to interest rate cuts if price increases ease further and the job market remains strong. New York - Dow: UP 0.3 percent at 44,860.31 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 0.6 percent at 6,021.63 (close) New York - Nasdaq: UP 0.6 percent at 19,174.30 (close) London - FTSE 100: DOWN 0.4 percent at 8,258.61 (close) Paris - CAC 40: DOWN 0.9 percent at 7,194.51 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: DOWN 0.6 percent at 19,295.98 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 0.9 percent at 38,442.00 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: FLAT at 19,159.20 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,259.76 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0482 from $1.0495 on Monday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2567 from $1.2568 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 153.06 yen from 154.23 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 83.41 pence from 83.51 pence Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 0.3 percent at $72.81 per barrel West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 0.3 percent at $68.77 per barrel bur-jmb/st
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PRESBYTERIAN (4-3) Peterson 0-2 0-2 0, Pierce 7-13 6-9 20, Harvey 0-3 0-0 0, Mincy 5-11 0-0 12, Stewart 4-9 2-2 11, Scott 4-8 3-4 11, King 4-5 1-2 10, Parrish 1-2 0-0 3, Pettaway 0-1 0-0 0, Wilson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-54 12-19 67. YOUNGSTOWN ST. (2-3) Dynes 1-1 0-1 2, Farmer 4-10 1-2 10, Galette 2-11 0-0 5, Harper 5-8 0-1 12, Nelson 1-4 0-0 3, Carroll 1-6 3-4 5, Maxey 1-8 0-1 3, Uijtendaal 1-5 0-0 2, Kirkland 0-4 0-0 0, Wilkerson 0-2 0-0 0, DePante 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 16-59 4-9 42. Halftime_Presbyterian 28-16. 3-Point Goals_Presbyterian 5-11 (Mincy 2-5, Parrish 1-1, King 1-2, Stewart 1-2, Harvey 0-1), Youngstown St. 6-27 (Harper 2-3, Nelson 1-2, Farmer 1-3, Galette 1-4, Maxey 1-6, Kirkland 0-1, Uijtendaal 0-2, Wilkerson 0-2, Carroll 0-4). Rebounds_Presbyterian 35 (Pierce 9), Youngstown St. 32 (Kirkland 6). Assists_Presbyterian 11 (Peterson, Mincy, Pettaway 2), Youngstown St. 7 (Harper 2). Total Fouls_Presbyterian 13, Youngstown St. 14. A_103 (7,203).NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global automotive radar sensors market size is estimated to grow by USD 6.51 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 14.01% during the forecast period. Availability of high-frequency radar sensors is driving market growth, with a trend towards increased accuracy in perceiving environment through sensor fusion technique. However, concerns associated with cybersecurity risks poses a challenge.Key market players include Acconeer AB, AISIN CORP., Arbe Robotics Ltd, AU Inc, Autoliv Inc., Banner Engineering Corp., DENSO Corp., Faurecia SE, Infineon Technologies AG, Tsien UK Ltd, MediaTek Inc., NXP Semiconductors NV, Renesas Electronics Corp., Robert Bosch GmbH, Rohde and Schwarz GmbH and Co. KG, S.m.s Smart Microwave Sensors GmbH, Schaeffler AG, Texas Instruments Inc., Valeo SA, Vayyar Imaging Ltd., and Eravant. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Automotive Radar Sensors Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2018 - 2022 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 14.01% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 6.51 billion Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 13.39 Regional analysis Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa Performing market contribution Europe at 31% Key countries US, China, Japan, Germany, and UK Key companies profiled Acconeer AB, AISIN CORP., Arbe Robotics Ltd, AU Inc, Autoliv Inc., Banner Engineering Corp., DENSO Corp., Faurecia SE, Infineon Technologies AG, Tsien UK Ltd, MediaTek Inc., NXP Semiconductors NV, Renesas Electronics Corp., Robert Bosch GmbH, Rohde and Schwarz GmbH and Co. KG, S.m.s Smart Microwave Sensors GmbH, Schaeffler AG, Texas Instruments Inc., Valeo SA, Vayyar Imaging Ltd., and Eravant Market Driver The Automotive Radar Sensors market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for advanced safety features in both passenger and commercial vehicles. Radar sensors, including short-range and long-range, are crucial components of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) systems. Optical imaging, video, ultrasonic, infrared, LIDAR, and ultrasound are alternative technologies, but radar sensors offer superior detection capabilities and range. ADAS applications include Intelligent Park Assist, Lane Change Assistance, and Collision Prevention. Long-range radar sensors operate at 24 GHz, 77-GHz, and 79GHz frequencies, enabling high-resolution tracking and detection of objects at greater distances. Short-range radar sensors are used for parking assistance and collision mitigation. The autonomous car market is a major driver of the radar sensor industry, with companies like Tesla, Waymo, and NVIDIA investing heavily in this technology. Radar sensors are also used in security and surveillance, industrial applications, traffic monitoring, and infrastructure development. The future of the automotive radar sensor market lies in technology innovation, electrification, and mobility solutions. Modern vehicles incorporate numerous electronic systems, including radar, ultrasound, LIDAR, and cameras, to enhance Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features. Strict regulations and OEM differentiation drive the increasing demand for automotive radar sensors. However, these systems operate independently, limiting their effective and realistic functionality. Overcoming the shortcomings of each sensor type requires integration and information exchange among them, which is currently lacking. Thus, the market for automotive radar sensors continues to grow, addressing safety and regulatory requirements. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This automotive radar sensors market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Medium-range- The Automotive Radar Sensors Market is driven by the increasing adoption of advanced collision avoidance and prevention systems in both passenger and commercial vehicles. These systems utilize radar sensors to detect and alert drivers when their vehicle is approaching another at an unsafe distance. The systems offer various warning mechanisms, including alarm sounds, warning lights, or vibrations. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) in the EU, Japan , Korea, and China have mandated or encouraged the use of these systems in heavy vehicles and trucks. Tests have shown significant positive results in reducing crashes caused by driver distraction and other factors. Furthermore, these sensors are part of the bundled Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) offering, making them a standard fitment in the future. The global Automotive Radar Sensors Market is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period due to these factors. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The Automotive Radar Sensors market is a rapidly growing segment in the automotive industry, driven by the increasing demand for advanced safety features and autonomous driving technologies. Radar sensors use radio waves to detect objects and measure their distance, velocity, and size. They offer several advantages over other sensing technologies such as optical imaging, video, ultrasonic, and infrared. Radar sensors come in various ranges, including short, mid, and long-range, catering to different applications in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) systems. These systems enhance automation and mobility, providing features like lane change assistance, collision prevention, and safety enhancements. Industry 4.0 and electrification are also influencing the market, as radar sensors play a crucial role in optimizing vehicle performance and ensuring safety in these advanced technologies. With the increasing number of registered cars and the growing focus on mobility solutions, the Automotive Radar Sensors market is poised for significant growth in the coming years. Technology innovation continues to drive the market, with high-frequency components and advanced signal processing algorithms enabling improved accuracy and reliability. The market is expected to expand across passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, catering to the diverse needs of the automotive industry. Market Research Overview Automotive Radar Sensors are an essential component of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) systems in modern vehicles. These sensors use radio waves to detect objects in the vehicle's surroundings, providing real-time information on range, velocity, and angle. Unlike Optical imaging, Video, Ultrasonic, Infrared, and LIDAR sensors, Automotive Radar Sensors operate using radio waves in various frequency bands, including Short Range Radar (SRR), Mid Range Radar (MRR), and Long Range Radar (LRR). Radar sensors play a crucial role in various ADAS features, such as Lane Change Assistance, Collision Prevention, and Automation. They come in different frequency bands, with 24 GHz being commonly used for short-range applications, and 77-GHz and 79GHz frequencies for long-range detection. The Automotive Radar Sensors market is growing rapidly due to the increasing demand for safety features in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The market is also driven by the trend towards autonomous driving and Industry 4.0, which requires high-resolution tracking and detection capabilities. The market for Automotive Radar Sensors is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing number of registered cars, the adoption of SAE-Level 3 and higher automation, and the expanding use cases in areas such as security and surveillance, industrial applications, and traffic monitoring. The development of Automotive Radar Sensors involves cutting-edge production processes and innovative packaging concepts to ensure high-frequency components perform optimally. The market is also witnessing technology innovation in areas such as electrification, mobility, and safety features, making radar sensors an essential component of the future of transportation. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/automotive-radar-sensors-market-to-grow-by-usd-6-51-billion-2024-2028-high-frequency-radar-sensors-drive-growth-report-on-how-ai-redefines-market-landscape---technavio-302316081.html SOURCE TechnavioScientist’s ‘ruthlessly imaginative’ 1925 predictions for the future come true – mostly
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down a law that could ban the platform by Jan. 19 while the government emphasized its position that the statute is needed to eliminate a national security risk. “President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute. Instead, he respectfully requests that the Court consider staying the Act’s deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case,” said Trump’s amicus brief, which supported neither party in the case. The filings come ahead of oral arguments on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. Earlier this month, a panel of three federal judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit , leading TikTok to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. The brief from Trump said he opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.”The registration for the 16th edition of the Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2025) came to a close Thursday. Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, the festival will take place from January 1 to February 1, 2025, at Marmi area in Sealine. The final day of registration, which was held at Qatari Al Gannas Association headquarters in Katara – the Cultural Village, witnessed strong participation from falconers across Qatar and GCC countries. Marmi Festival chairman Muteb al-Qahtani said in a statement that the number of participants in each competition will be determined individually, followed by a draw, and results will be published and shared with participants. He said that the date for Young Falconer Championship would be announced later, but registration will take place on-site. Al-Qahtani added that generous prizes have been allocated for the festivals winners, supported by the Social & Sport Contribution Fund (Daam). The winner of Al Muzayen competition in "Al Hor Ashqar" category will receive QR700,000, the second-place winner will receive QR500,000, and third-place winner will receive QR300,000. For "Al Hor Adham and Black" category, the first-place winner will receive QR400,000, the second-place winner will receive QR300,000, and the third-place winner will receive QR200,000. In Haddad Al Tahaddi competition, the qualifier will win a cash prize of QR100,000, along with two Lexus cars for the final, and a QR100,000 prize for the winner of the final. The winner of Al Talaa competition will take home QR300,000, the second-place winner will receive QR200,000, and the third-place winner will earn QR100,000. In the local Al Daou competition across seven rounds, the first-place winner will receive QR200,000, the second-place winner will receive QR100,000, and the third-place winner will receive QR50,000. For the international Al Daou competition, the first-place winner will receive QR100,000, the second-place winner will get QR70,000, and the third-place winner will be awarded QR50,000. The winner of Elite Race will receive QR300,000, with the second-place winner taking QR200,000, and the third-place winner receiving QR100,000. In the Saluki racing competition, the first-place winner in each category will receive QR100,000, the second-place winner will take QR70,000, and the third-place winner will receive QR50,000. In the Young Falconer Championship, the first-place winner will be awarded QR25,000, the second-place winner will get QR20,000, the third-place winner will receive QAR15,000, the fourth-place winner will take home QR10,000, and the fifth-place winner will earn QR8,000. (QNA) Related Story Marmi 2025 registration continues at Katara with more GCC participation Qatar Sports for All Federation launches Muay Thai Winter Camp
The game industry is no stranger to boom-and-bust cycles, in which scores of opportunistic developers fall over themselves to release copycat competitors to the latest massive hit, and most, if not all, fail. Perhaps the biggest instance — and certainly the most embarrassing for almost everyone concerned — was the race to release the mythical “ WoW killer” : a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that would unseat Blizzard’s global megahit, World of Warcraft , and earn its makers millions of dollars in monthly subscription revenue until the end of time. It turned out to be an industry-wide epic fail — and I had a ringside seat to this unfortunate spectacle. My career in games journalism began in 2004, just a few months before WoW was released. My obsessive love of the game threatened to tank that career before it had really begun, but instead I turned it to my advantage, specializing in covering a genre of game that was too arcane and time-consuming for most staff writers and editors to get their heads around. I traveled to scores of preview events for MMO hopefuls that public relations reps would optimistically tout as “ World of Warcraft , but for soccer,” or “ World of Warcraft , but for vehicular combat.” In 2008, I was hired by Eurogamer as the editor of its short-lived MMO section — let’s not pretend that we in the press were immune to the same wrongheaded gold-rush thinking — and discovered firsthand exactly why the whole enterprise was doomed to fail. One reason is that World of Warcraft — especially during its 2004-to-2010 heyday — was simply too good to beat. But another is that hit-chasing, not a great strategy at the best of times, is almost impossible to pull off in the world of social, online games. The hits garner intensely loyal, invested audiences who play them month in, month out, and who aren’t really looking for something else to move on to. Those audiences are hermetically sealed within their own fandoms and care much less about shiny graphics or other technical advancements, while the constantly updated games have plenty of room to innovate and evolve the genre within themselves. The time-honored tactic of “just slap a big license (like Star Wars) on it” is less effective in this sphere, too, because the appeal of famous characters and storylines doesn’t necessarily apply — the players are more invested in their communities. Yet the industry continues to make this critical error with online games. Just look at the spectacular crash and burn of Concord earlier this year, itself just the latest of countless attempts to elbow Overwatch off its hero-shooter throne. In the spirit of constructive learning, and only a little bit of schadenfreude , let’s look back at some of the games that failed to put a dent in World of Warcraft ’s hegemony... and the few that did. The failed WoW killers The Lord of the Rings Online (2007): This entry is perhaps a little unfair, since various people had been trying to make a Middle-earth MMO based on Tolkien’s works long before Blizzard had even thought of WoW . The original developer, an MMO specialist called Turbine, probably thought it was just making another niche online game before publisher WB Games got unduly excited about its potential. The game was fine, but clearly a generation behind WoW in terms of its design. People still play it, though! Age of Conan (2008): Oh dear . The first and most instructive case of post- WoW hubris came from Funcom, a Norwegian specialist that got way out of its depth trying to push cutting-edge graphics, gore, sex, and dynamic real-time swordfighting into an MMO based on Robert E. Howard’s lusty fantasy world. Publisher Eidos put all its chips down; I remember attending an absurd press event staged in Oslo’s 1952 Winter Olympic park, which had been transformed into a medieval setting with horse-riding barbarians and fireside feasting. (A PR rep I was with got very drunk and stole a sheepskin rug, roaring incoherently into the Scandinavian night while wearing it around his shoulders.) The game was a mess at launch, and tanked hard. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (2008): EA’s big play made sense on paper; the Warhammer license is probably as close as you can legally get to the Warcraft setting, and developer Mythic’s Dark Age of Camelot was beloved by the MMO hardcore. The game was lavish and expensive but limited in design, too focused on massive player-versus-player combat whereas WoW excelled at embracing almost every possible play style. Warhammer Online was shut down in 2013. APB: All Points Bulletin (2010): A Grand Theft Auto-style massively multiplayer game boasting intense levels of player customization, and masterminded by GTA’s creator himself, David Jones? What could go wrong? Everything! APB was stacked with ambitious features but notably lacked, you know, gameplay. Also, Jones’ company Realtime Worlds, which had previously made the excellent Crackdown for Xbox, was in far too deep. A disastrous launch was followed within a couple of months by the developer going bankrupt and APB getting shut down. Another company bought and relaunched it, but didn’t succeed in putting an actual game in there. Rift (2011): The MMO gold rush wasn’t just about games; entire companies sprang up, drawing huge investment on the promise of some revolutionary technology or other. Trion Worlds was one example that boasted fancy server-side tech that was supposed to take MMOs closer to the fully simulated cloud-gaming dream. Unfortunately, its flagship fantasy MMO Rift was very boring. Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011): Smarting from the failure of Warhammer Online , EA was nevertheless up for another crack at smashing WoW , armed with the Star Wars license, its star in-house developer BioWare, and an apparently limitless budget. The hype was off the charts, but BioWare’s expertise was in single-player games. Everybody bought it, played the story through, and moved on, which is... not the idea. BioWare didn’t give up, though, and steadily built out a proper massively multiplayer game around the story campaigns. After a successful free-to-play relaunch, The Old Republic still has an audience. Guild Wars 2 (2012): Guild Wars 2 is actually a fantastic game, easily the best on this list — I feel bad including it. It has refined combat and employed several genre-defining ideas that were later copied by WoW , Destiny , and others. But the scope of this relatively streamlined game was not equal to the hopes publisher NCSoft loaded on it — and the ever-expanding WoW presented a moving target that could never be caught. WildStar (2014): NCSoft, a big player in Korea, made its most determined attempt to crack the West with WildStar , a game by former Blizzard devs with a very Warcraft-y color palette and art style. It was cute, expensive, action-forward, and had some fun ideas, but it was also very obviously a trend-chasing mishmash with no reason to exist beyond trying to top WoW . NCSoft shut it down and closed developer Carbine in 2018. The game almost did kill WoW Final Fantasy 14 (2013): The prize for perseverance goes to Square Enix, which simply didn’t give up — and which, importantly, had reasons other than competing with Blizzard to be making an MMO. Final Fantasy 11 had been a pre- WoW hit in 2002; the first attempt to follow it up with FF14 in 2010 was a disaster, but Square Enix bravely scrapped it and asked producer Naoki Yoshida for a complete do-over. It was a question of honor, if anything. Yoshida’s reboot ruled, and Square Enix didn’t falter when it didn’t immediately do WoW numbers, but continued to invest. FF14 steadily got bigger and better, and it was ready and waiting when Blizzard stumbled through a succession of PR disasters and lackluster WoW expansions in the late 2010s and early 2020s. WoW streamers and players starting leaving for FF14 in droves, and Square Enix’s game is, at last, the competitor that WoW has always deserved. Analysis Fantasy Gaming PC World of Warcraft World of Warcraft
The north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli on Tuesday night called for ‘parliamentary’ elections to be held “as soon as possible” . Speaking to Genc TV, he built on earlier comments made by himself and other ‘ministers’ regarding the year ahead, saying “there are problems coming in 2025 and urgent and strict policies are needed”. He then added, “let’s have elections as soon as possible. We will talk about this in the coming days. What we could not do is more than what we did. We will evaluate this within the government.” He was then keen to differentiate himself and his party the YDP from the UBP, the north’s three-party ruling coalition’s largest party. “ They say a government partner should not complain, but I am not just an ordinary UBP MP or minister . I am a partner in this government. My party will be held accountable when we have elections. I will continue to criticise what I see as wrong,” he said. He added, “no one should take offence, I will also discuss this in cabinet. There is a habit from the past whereby people say, ‘the coalition is a whole, no one can speak out’. What has that got to do with anything?” That criticism came in the form of a list of “many deficiencies” in the current ‘government’ as described by Arikli. “Information technology laws, election laws, public service reforms ... there are 70 or 80 pieces of legislation we could not put forward . We need to sit down and talk again when the budget is passed. The people will ask to hold us to account in an election,” he said. Arikli’s comments build on statements he made last week, when he said there would be a “ great benefit ” for the ruling coalition’s three parties to hold elections as soon as possible because “2025 will be a very difficult year for all of us, especially for the government”. Those comments came just a day after the ruling coalition’s ‘parliamentary’ majority fell to just six, after ‘MP’ Hasan Tosunoglu left the ruling coalition’s other party, the DP . Tosunoglu was one of three ‘MPs’ from the DP elected at the ‘parliamentary’ elections in January 2022 and remained on the backbenches throughout the almost three years since then, but spoke of a disillusionment with his party’s direction. He said his party has become “silent, apolitical, and without an attitude”, with the party’s political platform in recent years having grown ever closer to that of the UBP. Arikli is also not the only ‘minister’ who has spoken of tough times ahead for Turkish Cypriots, with ‘economy minister’ Olgun Amcaoglu having said last month that 2025 will be “ much more difficult ” economically than previous years.
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