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14-11-2018 11:51
The President of the Republic received the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at a formal ceremony at the Presidential Palace, the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain, Mr Alvaro Castillo-Aguilar.Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Castillo-Aguilar said.Receiving the credentials, the President of the Republic said:“Your Excellency,It is with distinct pleasure and sincere feelings of friendship that I receive today your Letters of Credence, app...
14-11-2018 11:37
The President of the Republic receives the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at a formal ceremony at the Presidential Palace, the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr Hossein Aminian Tousi.Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Aminian Tousi said. Receiving the credentials, the President of the Republic said:“Your Excellency,I am most pleased to receive the Letters of Credence appointing you as the new Ambassador of the Islamic Rep...
14-11-2018 11:09
The President of the Republic receives the credentials of the High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Australia
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at a formal ceremony at the Presidential Palace, the credentials of the High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Australia, Mr Samuel Beever.Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Beever said:“Your Excellency,It is a very great honour for me to present my credentials to you as Australian High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus. I am pleased to convey to you the best wishes of the Governm...
14-11-2018 10:45
The President of the Republic receives the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Republic of Poland
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, Wednesday November 14, 2018, at a formal ceremony at the Presidential Palace, the credentials of the new Ambassador of theRepublic of Poland, Mrs Irena Lichnerowicz-Augustyn. Presenting her credentials, Ambassador Lichnerowicz-Augustyn said. Receiving the credentials, the President of the Republic said:“Your Excellency,It is with distinct pleasure and sincere feelings of friendship that I receive today your Letters of ...
13-11-2018 12:38
Results of the Labour cost survey 2016
Hourly Cost in 2016: €16,30According to the results of the Labour Cost Survey (LCS), with reference year 2016, the hourly cost (labour cost per hour worked) for the whole economy (excluding sections Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, Activities of Households as Employers and Activities of Extraterritorial Organizations and Bodies) is €16,30.Hourly Labour CostThe hourly labour cost by economic activity exhibits large deviations. The lowest hourly labour cost is recorded in the sector of Acc...
13-11-2018 10:45
Speech by the President of the House of Representatives, Mr Demetris Syllouris, at the 2nd Cyprus FinTech Expo Conference
Subject of the conference: “Cyprus as a FinTech Centre”The time has come to realise that we have officially joined a new era, where everything that we know so far; structures, data, mechanisms, and services are now being digitised. Integrating into the core of the digital economy and society not only requires us to be resilient, but to also be cautious and alert to ensure smooth cooperation, so that we do not lose our own equilibrium, and above all we continue to keep to our fundamental prin...
12-11-2018 12:40
Government Labour Force by category: October 2018
Government Labour Force: 51.670In October 2018 the Government labour force increased by 56 persons (0,1%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2017 and reached 51.670 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 710 persons (-2,0%). The casual staff increased by 4,8% and reached 16.579 persons compared to 15.813 persons in October 2017. Compared to October 2017 there is an increase in all the categories of government labour force except the category of Hourly Paid Workers. The largest incr...
12-11-2018 11:53
Address by the Minister of Finance, Mr Harris Georgiades, at the 4th International Funds Summit
Good morning ladies and gentlemen and let me say how delighted I am to address the 4th International Funds Summit. I want to express my appreciation to CIFA for organising this major event and for inviting me to say a few words. My thanks also to all the sponsors for their support and to each and every one of you for attending.I am tasked to give a brief overview on the state of the Cyprus economy, so let me ask you to take note of this:From 2009-2014, over a 6-year period, the Cyprus econ...
09-11-2018 12:29
Foreign Trade Statistics - August 2018
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that it has published the new monthly electronic publication “Intra-Extra EU Trade Statistics (Summarised Data)” for August 2018.The main developments in Cyprus foreign trade were:(a) Total imports (covering total imports from third countries and from EU Member States) in January-August 2018 amounted to €5.923,7 mn as compared to €5.025,6 mn in January-August 2017. Total exports (covering total exports to third countries and to EU Member States) ...
09-11-2018 12:07
Statement by the Minister of Energy, Mr Yiorgos Lakkotrypis, following the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) of the EU, in Brussels
Statement by the Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Mr Yiorgos Lakkotrypis,following the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) of the EU, in Brussels, which held on Novemner 9, 2018.For the tour de table, follow the link https://youtu.be/YZqy5sM4VOU
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