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07-10-2019 13:33
House Price Index (HPI): 2nd quarter 2019
Annual change 8%According to preliminary estimate of the Statistical Service, the HPI for the second quarter of 2019 amounts to 112,33units. Compared to the first quarter of 2019, the HPI increased by 4,2% while compared to the Index of the corresponding quarter of 2018, the Index increased by 8%.The fluctuation of the Index for the period between the second quarter of 2018 and the second quarter of 2019 as well as the quarterly and annual percentage changes are presented in the following t...
07-10-2019 12:21
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, will participate in the Cyprus – Greece – Egypt Summit, in Cairo
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, will participate tomorrow, 8 October 2019, in the Cyprus – Greece – Egypt Summit Meeting, which will take place in Cairo with the participation of the President of Egypt, Mr Abdul Fatah al Sisi and the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr Kyriakos Mitsotakis.The Cyprus delegation will include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Mr Giorgos Lakkotrypis, the Government Spokesman, ...
07-10-2019 11:26
Opening address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the “Maritime Cyprus 2019” Conference
It is indeed a great honour to once again address the Maritime Cyprus Conference organized by the Shipping Deputy Ministry, in co-operation with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the Cyprus Union of Ship-owners.This year marks a significant milestone: The 30th anniversary of the Maritime Conference. In this regard, I feel obliged to praise the fact that the success that the Conference enjoys throughout all these years is a testament of the recognition the Cyprus shipping industry enjoys among ...
07-10-2019 10:12
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the reception for the opening of the “Maritime Cyprus 2019” Conference, yesterday
It is indeed a great pleasure to joint you at the opening reception of “Maritime Cyprus 2019”. An event which proudly celebrates 30 years since it was first held in 1989, demonstrating that it has been firmly established as one of the most international shipping events, as aptly demonstrated by the numerous presence of distinguished personalities of the maritime and shipping industry, among them His Excellency the President of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).And taking this opp...
06-10-2019 09:21
Photo Album - PIO event – Statements to the Press within the framework of the Nicosia Book Fest 2019
The Mayor of Strovolos Municipality, Mr Andreas Papacharalambous, the Director of the Press and Information Office, Ms Sophie Michaelides, the President of the Executive Board of the Research Institute Promitheas, Mr Yiannakis Kolokasidis, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Youth Board of Cyprus, Mr Panagiotis Sentonas, make statements to the Press, in the framework of the Nicosia Book Fest 2019.
05-10-2019 20:30
Address by the First Lady of the Republic of Cyprus, Mrs. Andri Anastasiades, at the 13th Cyprus-Russia Gala at the Presidential Palace
I would like to begin by expressing our warm welcome and heartfelt gratitude to all of you attending this year’s Cyprus-Russia Gala, in aid of the Radiomarathon Foundation.Tonight’s Gala is a true celebration of our past, present and future, reflecting on the long-standing friendship and the close and enduring relations between Cyprus and Russia.Our two countries share deeply-rooted historical bonds and this event is another initiative that significantly boosts the momentum of our cultural ...
05-10-2019 10:42
Photo Album - PIO – General Healthcare System – Health Minister answers to citizens' question during live facebook streaming
The Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, answers to citizens’ questions on the “General Healthcare System: The first four months and next steps”, during a live facebook streaming, at the Press and Information Office.
04-10-2019 13:05
Registered unemployed: September 2019
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of September 2019, reached 16.968 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for September 2019 decreased to 21.216 persons in comparison to 21.712 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with September 2018, a decrease of 4.431 persons or 20,7% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of public administration (a decrease o...
04-10-2019 13:03
Average monthly earnings of employees: 2nd quarter 2019
Annual change 0,7%Based on provisional data, the average gross monthly earnings of employees during the second quarter of 2019, amounted to €1.880 compared to €1.866 during the second quarter of 2018, i.e. an increase of 0,7% is observed.The average gross monthly earnings during the second quarter of 2019, seasonally adjusted, are estimated at €1.955 and compared to the first quarter of 2019 remained stable. Note: From the 1st quarter of 2019 data are provisional.The average gross monthl...
04-10-2019 11:24
The President of the Republic received the UK’s Minister for Europe
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, at the Presidential Palace, the Minister for Europe of the United Kingdom, Mr Christopher Pincher.After the meeting, the Minister told reporters, among other things, that with the President they had a very fruitful discussion on issues that Cyprus is facing.“I discussed with him the importance of moving forward to achieve a settlement” between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, Mr Pincher said, adding that “I made it ve...
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