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19-10-2018 12:22
Address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 9th Limassol Economic Forum
“The migration crisis: Europe’s political vision and how the crisis affects south Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East”It is a great pleasure to be part of today’s discussion, as the 9th Limassol Economic Forum kicks off.At a time of paradigm shifts in international relations, in world economy and trade, that few thought imaginable even a few months back, when multilateralism and rule-based international order is challenged, today’s inter-disciplinary dialogue between political, econom...
19-10-2018 12:05
Welcoming address by Minister of Finance, Mr Harris Georgiades, at the 9th Limassol Economic Forum
Thank you for the invitation and let me say that it gives me great pleasure to open the 9th Limassol Economic Forum.And what a better place to be, right on the Limassol beach front, in this dynamic city which is a not only a bustling tourist resort, but also a centre for international business, the home of a major shipping cluster, the town witnessing significant real estate developments, with a world class marina, a major Εast Med privatized port and soon, the largest integrated casino reso...
19-10-2018 12:00
Holders of the PIO press card are now eligible for free admission to museums and archaeological sites of the Department of Antiquities
Holders of the Press and Information (PIO) press card are now eligible for free admission to museums and archaeological sites of the Department of Antiquities.Free admission will be granted to holders of a valid PIO press card.Click here for the list of the archaeological sites and museums granted for a free entrance.(ML)
19-10-2018 09:35
Elizabeth Spehar to host President Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader’s meeting on October 26
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, will meet the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr Mustafa Akinci, on October 26, 2018, as it was announced by the UN.UN Press statement is as follows:“Press Statement by the United Nations Spokesperson in Cyprus“Deputy Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms Elizabeth Spehar, will host a meeting of the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr Mustafa Akinci, at the Chief of Mission Residence ...
19-10-2018 08:59
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, 19th of October 2018 at 7:00 the hourly concentration of respirable particles in ambient air with diameter less than 10 micrometers (PM10), were between the maximum value of 176 μg/m3 and minimum value of 96 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 the ...
18-10-2018 12:55
European Statistics Day the 20th of October
“Statistics Today for a Better Tomorrow”The European Statistics Day is celebrated for the third time on 20 October 2018. The celebration of the European Statistics Day, which complements World Statistics Day taking place every five years, aims at highlighting the important role of official statistics in our society. Official statistics provide a comprehensive picture of socio-economic and other issues, helping policymakers, businesses and citizens to formulate evidence-based decisions and pl...
18-10-2018 12:17
Press release by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works on the cease of operations of Cobaltair Ltd
Following last night’s press release in relation to the cease of operations of Cobaltair Ltd, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works would like to announce the following:a) Passengers that were due to fly on the 17th or 18th October 2018 on the cancelled Cobaltair flights, are kindly asked to secure a single one-way Economy Class ticket for their repatriation. Passengers will have to show the evidence of their booking (boarding pass, receipt) to the Accounts Department of the ...
18-10-2018 09:51
The 7th New Music Festival will take place from 5 to 9 November 2018
The Cultural Services – Ministry of Education and Culture, in cooperation with the Centre of Cypriot Composers and the Cyprus Music Information Centre, are organizing the 7th New Music Festival from 5 to 9 November 2018.The 7th New Music Festival will present contemporary works by Cypriot and other composers, most in their first world premiere. These works are also the local expression of first-line sound, as it is expressed in the streams of contemporary music today. The festival programme ...
18-10-2018 08:25
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, 18th of October 2018 at 7:00 the hourly concentration of respirable particles in ambient air with diameter less than 10 micrometers (PM10), were between the maximum value of 271 μg/m3 and minimum value of 99 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 the ...
17-10-2018 23:16
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works on the operations of Cobaltair Ltd.
Today, at 9:00 p.m., the airline company Cobaltair Ltd. informed the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works that will cease its operations as of Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 00:30 a.m.A meeting is currently being held at the Transport Minister’s Office with officials from the Department of Civil Aviation, the Treasury of the Republic of Cyprus, Hermes Airports and other stakeholders, aiming for the smooth and best possible operation for the repatriation of the stranded passengers,...
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