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05-11-2018 15:04
The Director of the European Environment Agency to talk on the transition of European countries to sustainable societies, at the Cyprus University of Technology
The Faculty of Geotechnical Sciences and Environmental Management of the Cyprus University of Technology is organising its Annual Lecture and public consultation on 8 November 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in Lemesos, with the distinguished speaker Dr Hans Bruyninckx, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency.The lecture is co-οrganised with the Press and Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus as it is part of the EU-wide citizens’ consultation initiative taking place about the Future...
05-11-2018 12:36
Consumer Price Index: October 2018
Inflation 3,0% In October 2018, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0,44 units and reached 102,97 units compared to 101,85 units in September 2018. Compared to October 2017, the CPI increased by 3,0% while for the period January - October 2018, the CPI increased by 1,3% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1)In the twelve-month period from September 2017 to October 2018, in comparison to the period from September 2016 to October 2017, the annual average ...
05-11-2018 12:24
Unemployment falls in October 2018
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of October 2018, reached 20.447 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for October 2018 decreased to 24.922 persons in comparison to 25.399 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with October 2017, a decrease of 5.989 persons or 22,7% was recorded which was mainly observed in the sectors of trade (a decrease of 1.122 unempl...
05-11-2018 10:09
The history of tourism in Cyprus in a “click”
The history of tourism in Cyprus video production was developed by the Press and Information Office, in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism, and the Cyprus Tourism Organization, on the occasion of the World Travel Market London 2018.The World Travel Market London, οne of the leading global event for the travel industry, is being held in London, on 5-7 November 2018. Energy Minister, Yiorgos Lakkotrypis, and Chairman of the Cyprus Tourism Organization, Ange...
03-11-2018 08:39
Announcement on the dust in the atmosphere of Cyprus
The Department of Labour Inspection of the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance, announces that today, 3rd of November 2018 at 7:00 p.m. the hourly concentration of respirable particles in ambient air with diameter less than 10 micrometers (PM10), were between the maximum value of 417 μg/m3 and minimum value of 40 μg/m3 (micrograms per cubic meter). Consequently it is expected that the average 24hour concentration will exceed the corresponding limit value of 50 μg/m3 as defined by...
02-11-2018 18:42
Address by the Minister of Interior at Economist’s 14th Cyprus Summit
What is going on in Europe? And where is this unique project called EU heading to?I believe it is not about reconciliating North and South. That was perhaps the case in the past, with rivalries between North and South European Countries on issues like the EU or the budget, the common agricultural policy or different approaches on European integration.In my opinion things now are far more serious: The current turmoil in Europe covers an unprecedently broad array of serious issues:Migration ...
02-11-2018 16:01
Presentation of the Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, Ms Natasa Pilides, at the 14th Cyprus Summit of The Economist
The 14th annual Cyprus Summit of The Economist titled” “Europe: Performing a balancing act – Cyprus: Leaving no stone unturned” took place in Lefkosia on November 2, 2018.Addressing the Summit, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, Ms Natasa Pilides, developed maritime Cyprus under the topic: “Invest in Cyprus and the region: Leaving no stone unturned”.For Ms Pilides presentation, click here.-------------------------(ML/II)
02-11-2018 12:10
Signing of an Agreement between Digital Security Authority and the University of Oxford for two important projects for Cyprus
The Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulations (CECPR), Mr George Michaelides, attended a ceremony organized at the University of Oxford on the 15th of October 2018 for the signing of two important agreements between the University of Oxford and the Digital Security Authority of Cyprus.On behalf of the University of Oxford, the ceremony was attended by Professor Michael Goldsmith, Co-Director of the Global Security Capacity Center, Department of Computer Science, and Si...
02-11-2018 10:04
Address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 14th Cyprus Summit of The Economist
“Energy security and regional conflicts: east Mediterranean in search of stability” It is with great pleasure that I participate today in the Economistʼs Cyprus Summit. The interaction and exchange between such esteemed participants, is both timely and appropriate. My effort during todayʼs discussion is three-fold: First, to make the case for the Eastern Mediterranean, far beyond its undeniable challenges, and more about its remarkable promises and prospects, which have the potential, if ...
01-11-2018 20:54
Working visit of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Bucharest
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Minas Hadjimichael, held today, in Bucharest, political consultations with the Secretary of State, responsible for Bilateral and Strategic Relations in the Euro-Atlantic Area, Mr George Ciamba. They discussed the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as issues high on the EU agenda, in view of the upcoming Presidency of the EU Council by Romania in the first half of 2019.The Romanian Pres...
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