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05-04-2025 11:26
Address by the Minister of Health, Mr Michael Damianos, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides, at the Pantheo Eye Centre Congress
It is both an honour and a privilege for me to address this esteemed gathering of professionals dedicated to the field of ophthalmology. I hereby acknowledge the important role of the Pantheo Eye Centre which serves as an invaluable platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation in the field of ophthalmology.Through expert speakers and a diverse range of topics, this congress promises to facilitate valuable exchange of knowledge, skills and experience between colleagues from h...
05-04-2025 09:09
Keynote Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum, yesterday
I am delighted to join you today at the 3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum here in New York City (NYC) – a city that has given me so much personally.This is a city very close to my heart. For some of the most formative years of my life, I was a proud New Yorker. It is here that I was blessed to study and work, a city that is still home to family. New York is also the great city that instilled in me the notion that we can and must always dream big.In this sense, NYC also holds the essenc...
04-04-2025 21:04
Address by the Deputy Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, at the inauguration of “ΤEKTON” exhibition, by PSI Foundation, in Lemesos
It was with great pleasure that I accepted the kind invitation of the PSI Foundation to address the opening of the “TEKTON” research-monograph exhibition. The exhibition highlights the creative achievements of architect Phivos Polydorides and civil engineer Andreas Papadopoulos, who often worked together as a team. Perhaps one of their finest collaborative projects is the Carob Warehouse of Limassol where we are today. The building is admittedly impressive, even today, but also it is importan...
04-04-2025 15:31
Revenue from Tourism: January 2025
Revenue from Tourism 53,1%Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism reached €69,2 mn in January 2025, recording an increase of 53,1% as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (€45,2 mn).Expenditure AnalysisThe average expenditure per person was €617,65 in January 2025 compared to €513,52 in January 2024, recording an increase of 20,3%.Tourists from Israel (the largest tourist market with 21,1% of the total...
04-04-2025 14:58
Industrial Turnover Index: January 2025
Annual Change +5,8%In January 2025, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 128,1 units (base 2021=100), recording an increase of 5,8% compared to January 2024.In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for January 2025 reached 126,8 units, recording an increase of 8,3% compared to January 2024. Increases were also recorded in mining and quarrying (+18,2%) and the water supply and materials recovery (+0,7%) sectors. A decrease was noted in the electricity supply sector (-4,2%). Ta...
04-04-2025 14:21
Registered Unemployed: March 2025
The unemployed persons registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of March 2025 reached 11.073 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for March 2025 decreased slightly to 10.210 persons, in comparison to 10.285 in the previous month. (Table 1) In comparison with March 2024, a decrease of 1.204 persons or 9,8% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of financial and insurance activities, con...
04-04-2025 12:27
Address by the Commissioner for Gender Equality, Ms Josie Christodoulou, at the Conference on Gender Leadership in Academia
I would like to congratulate the European University Cyprus (EUC) and the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CY.Q.A.A.) for organising today’s conference. Thank you for putting together this important event to address an issue that is crucial for the future of our society: gender equality in higher education and leadership.Despite remarkable progress in many areas, gender disparities persist in all spheres of activity, including academia. These disparit...
04-04-2025 12:11
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is receiving applications for the Junior Professionals in Delegation Programme 2025-2027
The European External Action Service (EEAS) and the European Commission (COM) are organising the Junior Professionals in Delegation (JPD) Programme 2025-2027.For more details (qualifications of applicants, application form, selection criteria and possible posts) those interested can visit the EEAS website.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the central point for receiving applications at national level.Applications must be submitted exclusively according to the standard application form via...
04-04-2025 11:41
Address by the Minister of Health, Mr Michael Damianos, at the Public Health Professionals Workshop titled “Strengthening Public Health Capacity: Adapting to a Changing Landscape”
Distinguished guestsLet me first thank the American University of Cyprus for the opportunity to address this Workshop titled “Strengthening Public Health Capacity: Adapting to a Changing Landscape.”Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe in March 2020, health has moved considerably higher on the European political agenda. The European Commission has been building a robust European Health Union that focuses on both urgent and long-term health priorities. These priorities range fro...
03-04-2025 14:22
Consumer Price Index (CPI): March 2025
Inflation 1,6% The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in March 2025 increased by 0,14 points, reaching 117,25 units compared to 117,11 units in February 2025. Inflation in March 2025 increased at a rate of 1,6%. (Table 1) The largest change in economic categories compared to March 2024 and the previous month was recorded in Agricultural Goods, with percentages of 6,6% and -2,4%, respectively. (Table 2) Analysis of Percentage Changes Compared to March 2024, the largest changes were observe...
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