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15-03-2018 10:43
The House of Eustolios at the archaeological site of Kourion has opened
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that from March 15, 2018, the House of Eustolios at the archaeological site of Kourion will be open to the public.(EL)
14-03-2018 15:29
The Minister of Foreign Affairs will attend the Extraordinary Ministerial Conference in support of UNRWA
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Nikos Christodoulides will travel tonight to Rome to attend the Extraordinary Ministerial Conference in support of UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency), as well as the Ministerial Meeting in Support of the Lebanese Security Forces.The Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting in support of UNRWA is an initiative of Egypt, Jordan and Sweden, and it is organized in view of the dire economic situation the Agency finds itself in.The Ministerial meeting in S...
13-03-2018 14:34
The Cyprus Government condemns today’s terrorist attack in Gaza
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus condemns, in the strongest possible terms, today’s terrorist attack in Gaza against the convoy carrying the Prime Minister of the State of Palestine H.E. Mr. Rami Hamdallah.The Republic of Cyprus condemns all forms and acts of violence, terrorism and violent extremism. Such acts not only hinder the implementation of the agreement reached last October in Cairo but also endanger peace and stability in the region, contributing to the continuation of the ...
12-03-2018 12:31
Foreign Trade Statistics – December 2017
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that it has published the new monthly electronic publication “Intra-Extra EU trade statistics (Summarised Data)” for December 2017. The main developments in Cyprus foreign trade were: (a) Total imports (covering total imports from third countries and from EU member states) in January-December 2017 amounted to €8.092,8 mn as compared to €7.117,5 mn in January-December 2016. Total exports (covering total exports to third countries and to EU Member...
09-03-2018 21:37
Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Cyprus Shipping Chamber Annual dinner
It is with great pleasure that I attend once again the Cyprus Shipping Chamber’s Official Dinner. This event is now established as an annual tradition, which provides an opportunity to further enrich the relations between the representatives of the Cyprus Shipping Industry on the one hand, and Government State and business officials on the other.This year, constitutes a historic moment for Cyprus Shipping, since this important sector has now its own dedicated Deputy Minister responsible for ...
09-03-2018 17:28
New Ambassador of Cyprus to Armenia
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Russian Federation Mr. Leonidas S. Markides presented on 6 March at a special ceremony in Yerevan his credentials to the President of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Serzh Sargsyan as the new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Armenia.In congratulating the Ambassador for the assumption of his duties, the President of Armenia referred to the traditionally high level of relations between Cyprus and Armenia and stressed the importance of the cont...
09-03-2018 12:57
Labour Force Survey: 4th quarter 2017
Unemployment 10,1% According to the results of the Labour Force Survey, the labour force in the 4th quarter of 2017 amounted to 427.264 persons or 61,5% of the population (males 66,3%, females 57,2%) in comparison to 422.997 persons (61,9%) in the corresponding quarter of 2016 (Table 1).The number of employed persons was 384.151 and the employment rate 55,3% (males 59,4%, females 51,6%) in comparison to 368.694 persons (53,9%) in the corresponding quarter of 2016.The number of unemployed p...
09-03-2018 12:14
Statistical Service - Government Labour Force February 2018: 51.549
The government labour force increased by 1.533 persons (3,1%) in February 2018 compared to 2017. The casual staff increased by 15,0% and reached 15.865 persons compared to 13.792 persons in February 2017. Permanent staff decreased by 540 persons (-1,5%).Compared to February 2017 there is increase in all the categories of government labour force. The largest increase is observed in category Hourly Paid Workers (16,7%) in which the casual staff is increased by 365,8% (1.317 persons). Compare...
08-03-2018 11:43
Announcement for Auditions for Positions of Musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra invites applications for the following positions:Principal Oboe1 Viola (tutti)For the principal oboe position:Thursday 31st May, Friday 1st June,Saturday 2nd June 2018For the viola (tutti) position:Sunday 3rd June & Monday 4th June 2018Applicants must be EU citizens or must have a work permit for country – members of the EU.Electronic Applications must include:Curriculum Vitae.Copies of degrees and diplomas.Completed application fo...
07-03-2018 12:42
Transport Statistics 2016
The Statistical Service announces the publication of the annual report «Transport Statistics» for the year 2016.The report provides detailed information on the economic developments in the transport sector, as well as data on the registration of motor vehicles by type and category, road accidents, shipping and aviation activities, transportation of goods and passengers and postal services.The main developments can be summarized as follows:(a) The transport and storage sector registered in...
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