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13-04-2018 11:13
Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus at the "Satisfying increased demand for capacity while maintaining safety/special challenges for East Mediterranean and Middle East regions" regional seminar
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, wished very much to be with you today, but some unexpected urgent matters prevent him to do so. Nevertheless, he asked me to convey to you his best wishes and read the following address on his behalfIt is a pleasure to address such an important event, with so many speakers from practically the whole international aviation community and so many participants from all sectors of air transport. Let me welcome in particular those of ...
12-04-2018 15:39
The Deputy Ministry of Shipping participates in "Posidonia 2018" International Shipping Exhibition
The biennial International Shipping Exhibition “Posidonia 2018” to be held in Athens, is one of the biggest of its kind in the world, with nearly 2000 exhibitors and over 20000 visitors from around the globe. “Posidonia 2018” will take place between 4-8 June 2018. During this week, the heart of the international shipping industry will beat in Athens.Once again, Cyprus participates in the "Posidonia 2018" exhibition with a national pavilion, together with distinguished guests and professional...
12-04-2018 11:15
International Day for Monuments and Sites, 18 April 2018
“Heritage for generations”Following a proposal by ICOMOS, the 18th April as of 1983, was designated by UNESCO as the International Day for Monuments and Sites. The day is celebrated each year with events that aim to make the public aware of their cultural heritage. Citizens are encouraged through various events and other activities, to learn about and appreciate their heritage.In this framework, a different topic is promoted on a yearly basis under which all events are centered around. This...
11-04-2018 12:27
Foreign trade statistics for January 2018
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that it has published the new monthly electronic publication “Intra-Extra EU Trade Statistics (Summarised Data)” for January 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 2018 amounted to €616,4 mn as compared to €633,6 mn in January 2017. Total exports (covering total exports to third countries and to EU Member States) in January ...
11-04-2018 12:21
House Price Index: Q4 2017
Annual Change 2,4% According to preliminary estimate of the Statistical Service, the House Price Index (HPI) for the fourth quarter of 2017 amounts to 105,24 units. Compared to the third quarter of 2017, the index increased by 2,7%, while compared to the corresponding index of the previous year, the index increased by 2,4%. The fluctuation of the Index for the period between the fourth quarter of 2016 and the fourth quarter of 2017, as well as the quarterly and annual percentage changes a...
10-04-2018 14:29
United Kingdom donates 7,000 GBP to the CMP
The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) wishes to express its sincere thanks to the United Kingdom for its donation of GBP 7,000 (EUR 8,000) made today. This brings the British financial assistance to the CMP to a total of EUR 305,000 over the past eleven years.This donation to the CMP Project on the Exhumation, Identification and Return of Remains of Missing Persons in Cyprus will contribute to the Committee’s goal of identifying and returning as many remains of missing individuals as possib...
10-04-2018 12:24
Statistical Service: Registrations of motor vehicles during January - March2018
The Statistical Service announces the publication of the report entitled "Registration of Motor Vehicles" for the period January-March 2018. The main developments in the first three months of 2018, compared to the same period of 2017, were: (a) The total registrations of motor vehicles increased by 25,8% to 13.002 in January-March 2018, from 10.334 vehicles in the same period of 2017. (b) Passenger saloon cars increased to 11.024 from 8.666 in January-March 2017, i.e. there...
10-04-2018 12:24
Government labor force by category, in March 2018, was 51.771 persons
The government labor force increased by 1.724 persons (3,4%) in March 2018 compared to 2017. The casual staff increased by 16,6% and reached 16.246 persons compared to 13.929 persons in March 2017. Permanent staff decreased by 593 persons (-1,6%). Compared to March 2017 there is an increase in all the categories of government labor force except the Civil Service. The largest increase is observed in category Hourly Paid Workers (13,6%) in which the casual staff is increased by 200,6% (1.045 ...
10-04-2018 08:36
The Minister of Foreign Affairs leaves for Egypt
Τhe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, leaves on April 10, 2018, for Egypt where he will pay a working visit, as part of his tour of the region.In Cairo, the Foreign Minister will hold talks with his counterpart, Foreign Minister, Mr Sameh Hassan Shoukry, to discuss, inter alia, issues relating to the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Egypt, the trilateral cooperation of Cyprus Egypt and Greece, Energy, the Cyprus problem, the EU - Egypt relations, the developments i...
07-04-2018 19:00
Easter message by the President of the Republic
Only through mutual respect the conditions for an effective dialogue are created in order to achieve the reunification, the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, said today in his televised Easter message.In his message, President Anastasiades said, inter alia, that “only through mutual respect, the conditions for an effective dialogue are created in order to achieve the reunification, the liberation of our homeland, as well as the creation of a state which will safeguard human r...
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