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21-11-2024 11:14

Announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping on the candidacy of the Republic of Cyprus for re-election to the Council of the International Maritime Organization

The Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Marina Hadjimanolis, announced the candidacy of the Republic of Cyprus for re-election to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the period 2026-2027, at an event held on the 20th of November 2024 by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping, at the premises of the IMO in London.The Republic of Cyprus has been a member of the Organisation since 1973 and has been elected to the IMO Council since 1987, contributing s...

21-11-2024 10:33

Announcement by the Cyprus Post regarding the management of Temvria postal agency

Cyprus Post accepts applications of residents of the community of Temvria and surrounding areas who are interested to undertake the management of the local postal agency, as well as the delivery of mail and parcels, with a renumeration of €410,00 per month, in the form of assignment of duties and not employment.Application Deadline: 16 December 2024Statistical research will be conducted to reassess the remuneration in due time.For further information, interested parties may contact the Lef...

19-11-2024 12:11

Announcement by the Department of Forests on the sale of Christmas trees

The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment informs the public that as from Wednesday, 27 November 2024, until Friday, 20 December 2024, Christmas trees will for sale at the following points of sale:Points of SaleContact phoneAthalassa Forest Station22403749Larnaka Forest Station24818108Dekelia Forest Station24723432Fassouri Forest Station25952120Lemesos Forest Station25872306Pafos/Geroskipou ...

19-11-2024 11:59

The Ambassador of Cyprus to Spain presented his credentials

The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Kingdom of Spain, Mr Michalis Ioannou, presented, on 11 November 2024, his credentials to H.M. King Felipe VI.In the meeting that followed with the Spanish Monarch, Ambassador Ioannou conveyed the warm greetings of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides. He also conveyed the solidarity and sincere condolences of the Government and the people of Cyprus for the recent deadly floods that devastated Valencia and other...

18-11-2024 14:47

Tourist Arrivals and Returns of Residents of Cyprus from trips abroad: October 2024

Tourist Arrivals 7,7% and Returns of Residents of Cyprus 4,4% Tourist Arrivals The arrivals of tourists reached 459.106 in October 2024 compared to 426.272 in October 2023, recording an increase of 7,7%. Arrivals from the United Kingdom were the main source of tourism for October 2024, with a share of 36,3% (166.588) of total arrivals, followed by Poland with 8,1% (37.010), Germany with 7,6% (34.822), Israel with 5,2% (24.088) and Sweden with 4,1% (18.713). For a percentage of 79,9% ...

18-11-2024 14:15

Price Index of Construction Materials: October 2024

Annual Change +0,13% The Price Index of Construction Materials for October 2024 reached 117,18 units (base year 2021=100), recording a decrease of 0,08% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 0,13%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in electromechanical products (3,63%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (1,17%) and mineral products (0,45%), whereas decreases were observ...

18-11-2024 09:30

Address by the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Nicodemos Damianou, at the stakeholders meeting on Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation

Good morning. It is a pleasure to be with you today, among such a diverse and distinguished group of experts, to discuss the challenges and opportunities that are shaping the rapidly evolving fields of electronic communications and postal services.The topics at hand today – regulatory reforms, cybersecurity, innovation, and the critical infrastructure that underpins our connectivity – are interconnected and key to the resilience and the sustainability of our digital ecosystem. A collaborativ...

15-11-2024 15:12

Road Freight Transport: 2nd Quarter 2024

Freight transport in Cyprus +9,1% and from and to Cyprus +9,5%The Statistical Service announces the release of the latest figures for road freight transport for the second quarter of 2024.During the period April-June 2024, the total weight of goods transported by road in Cyprus increased by 9,1% compared to the corresponding period of 2023, while the weight of freight transported from and to Cyprus also increased by 9,5%.During the period January-June 2024, the total weight of goods transp...

15-11-2024 10:58

Written Statement by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, on the condemnation of the 41st anniversary of the illegal declaration of the secessionist entity in the occupied area of Cyprus

The 15th of November 1983 is more thana sombre date. It constitutes the attempt to legitimise Cyprus’ occupation by Turkey, as well as the de factodivision, which we will never allow and will never accept.Turkey’s long-standing effort over the years to politically and diplomatically legitimise the secessionist entity in the occupied area of Cyprus is unfounded in any way.The Republic of Cyprus is the only legitimate state in Cyprus and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus is the sole rec...

15-11-2024 09:01

Press Release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the anniversary of the illegal declaration of the pseudo-state in the occupied part of Cyprus

Today marks forty-one years since the illegal declaration of independence of the secessionist entity created by Turkey in the territory of the Republic of Cyprus under Turkish military occupation. An action that has resulted to the continuing violation of the territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as of international legality, the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter and the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions. The Republic of Cyprus condemns the ongoing effor...

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