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14-10-2019 10:18
High concentrations of dust in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 14 October 2019, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.E...
14-10-2019 08:34
Joint aeronautical exercise between the Republic of Cyprus and France titled “CYP/FRA/2019”
The FNS La Fayette, the OPV IOANNIDES and Special Forces of the Cyprus Navy and an AW-139 helicopter of the Cyprus Air Force, conducted, on 13 October 2019 from 8.30-14.45, in a very successful way, a series of training exercises to the south Cyprus and within the EEZ (Block 6,7,10 and 11), deepening operational cooperation between the Republic of Cyprus and France.The joint aeronautical exercise (PASSEX) titled “CYP/FRA/2019”, was carried out in the framework of the bilateral “Agreement for...
11-10-2019 19:30
Address by the Presidential Commissioner, Mr. Photis Photiou on the occasion of the Feast Day of His Holiness Pope Francis in the Garden of the Apostolic Nunciature, Nicosia
Ιt is an honour for me to be here today, representing the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Christodoulides who is currently abroad, to celebrate the occasion of the name day of His Holiness Pope Francis. The year 2019 is a milestone and a connecting element of Saint Francis of Assisi with our island, as it marks 800 years since the visit of the Saint to Cyprus. Saint Francis brought to Christianity the idea of poverty against luxury, pride and vanity. Indeed, these ideas and values are most re...
11-10-2019 14:08
Government employment by category in September 2019 – Total Employment: 51.792
In September 2019 total government employment increased by 346 persons (0,7%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2018 and reached 51.792 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 538 persons (-1,9%), from 28.521 to 27.983 persons. Casual staff increased by 7,1% and reached 15.192 persons compared to 14.185 persons in September 2018.Compared to September 2018, there is an increase of staff in both the Civil Service and in Education. The largest increase is observed in Education (2,9%) a...
11-10-2019 13:40
The President of the Republic met with the President of the European Council
The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades met today, at the Presidential Palace, with the President of the European Council Mr Donald Tusk.Mr Tusk was welcomed in the morning by President Anastasiades and afterwards the two held a private meeting, followed by expanded talks between the delegations of the two sides.Later on, the President of the Republic and the President of the European Council made remarks to the Media.In his remarks, President Anastasiades stated the following:...
11-10-2019 11:58
Expected worsening of weather conditions in Japan, on 12-13 October 2019
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs Cypriot citizens already present in or intending to travel to Japan in the period 11 to 14 October 2019 that worsened weather conditions are to be expected for almost the entire territory of Japan, with the advent of typhoon Hagibis. For real time information and monitoring of the course of the typhoοn, the Japanese authorities point out, inter alia, to the following webpages:- International Service – ΝΗΚ News WORLD JAPAN: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkw...
10-10-2019 21:52
Address by the MTCW, Ms Vassiliki Anastassiadou, at the opening of the exhibition: “Cyprus: A dynamic Island” at the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities
It is with feelings of joy, heightened emotion and pride that I stand before you today at the official opening of this extremely important exhibition titled Cyprus: A Dynamic Island at the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities.It is universally agreed that a country’s history and cultural heritage are amongst the most important factors that shape both its relations with the outside world and its internal development. Cyprus’ cultural heritage dates back to at least eleven thousand years. Its ...
10-10-2019 19:59
Address by the President of the House of Representatives, Mr. Demetris Syllouris, at the Cyprus – Jordan Business Promotion Forum dinner
It is a great pleasure and honour to be among you this evening and to welcome the esteemed delegation of the Jordanian Chamber of Commerce, headed by its Chairman, the honourable Senator, Mr Nael Al Kabarity. The Cyprus – Jordan Business Promotion Forum, organized by the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation provides an excellent opportunity to further enhance and strengthen economic ties between our two countries. The importance that both the government and the private sector attach...
10-10-2019 13:01
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus on the Turkish invasion of Syria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus unequivocally condemns the new military invasion by Turkey in north-east Syria and calls upon Turkey to immediately cease all military activities. The Turkish invasion is a gross violation of international law and of the United Nations Charter. It is also undermining progress achieved in the fight against Da’ esh and creates the conditions for a dynamic return of the jihadists in the areas concerned. Furthermore, it derails the politic...
10-10-2019 09:12
Concluding Remarks of the 1st meeting of the Committee under the Cyprus-Egypt Ministries of Health MoU on Pharmaceuticals
On 8 October 2019, on the meeting that took place between the delegations of the Cyprus and Egypt, as part of the implementation of the MoU, several areas of potential synergies and collaborations where examined and discussed with special focus on pharmaceuticals. The delegations decided to take action of the following:1. Take all necessary actions for the proposal for the addition of Cyprus on the List of Reference Countries to be approved by the Technical Committee of the Egyptian Ministry...
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