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11-09-2019 13:50
Government Employment by category: August 2019
Total Employment: 51.486In August 2019 total government employment remained stable in comparison to the corresponding month of 2018 at 51.486 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 444 persons (-1,5%), from 28.682 to 28.238 persons. Casual staff increased by 5,0% and reached 14.800 persons compared to 14.091 persons in August 2018. Compared to August 2018 there is an increase of staff in both the Civil Service and in Education. The largest increase is observed in Education (1,2%) and more s...
10-09-2019 20:21
Greeting by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Mrs. Vassiliki Anastassiadou, on the occasion of the Constitution Day of the Slovak Republic
It is with distinct pleasure and sincere feelings of friendship that I am here to celebrate with you this joyful occasion commemorating the twenty-seventh anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution by the Slovak Parliament, also known as Constitution Day.This anniversary marks the symbolic date on which the Slovak Parliament adopted a modern and democratic Constitution of the Slovak Republic which remains in history as the highest Act of the sovereign and independent state.Twenty seven...
09-09-2019 14:55
Photo Album – PoR – President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Presidential Palace, Lefkosia, Cyprus
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Mr Suma Chakrabarti.
09-09-2019 11:53
Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, after meeting with the European Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources
I am very pleased to welcome to Cyprus the European Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources, Mr Günther Oettinger.Even though we maintain regular contact, not least in the context of the ongoing negotiations for the Multiannual Financial Framework, I very much appreciate that the Commissioner has taken the time to visit Nicosia, so that we could hold an in-depth exchange of views with him on this, as well as on other issues of common interest. I wish to use this opportunity to express, ...
05-09-2019 14:11
Excavations at Makounta – Voules site
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces the completion of the 2019 excavations of the Makounta-Voules Archaeological Project (MVAP), under the direction of Dr. Kathryn Grossman (North Carolina University), in collaboration with Dr Tate Paulette (North Carolina University), Dr Lisa Graham (University of Edinburgh) and Dr Andrew McCarthy (University of Edinburgh). Students from around the globe joined the project in 2019. The 2019 season ran fro...
05-09-2019 13:08
Labour Force Survey (LFS): 2nd quarter 2019
Unemployment 6,5%According to the results of the Labour Force Survey, the labour force in the 2nd quarter of 2019 amounted to 447.364 persons or 62,8% of the population (males 68,6%, females 57,4%) in comparison to 434.191 persons (62,0%) in the corresponding quarter of 2018 (Table 1).The number of employed persons was 418.374 and the employment rate 58,7% (males 64,2%, females 53,6%) in comparison to 402.302 persons (57,4%) in the corresponding quarter of 2018.The number of unemployed per...
05-09-2019 12:55
Consumer price index – August 2019
In August 2019, the Consumer Price Index increased by 0,30 units and reached 100,32 units compared to 100,02 units in July 2019. Compared to August 2018, the CPI decreased by 0,7%. (Table 1).In the twelve-month period from September 2018 to August 2019, in comparison to the period from September 2017 to August 2018, the annual average rate of change of the CPI was 1,3%, while during the corresponding previous twelve-month-period the CPI increased by 0,5%.Comparing to the index of August 20...
05-09-2019 11:28
The President of the Republic receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received the credentials of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Khaled Mohammed Al Sharif, during a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on Thrusday, September 5, 2019.Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Al Sharif, speaking in English, said:“Mr President,It is with great honor that I present the Letter of Credence, which the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulazi...
03-09-2019 12:05
The Cyprus Post accepts applications for the management of Alampra Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post accepts applications from citizens of the Community of Alampra and the surrounding area, to take over the management of the local postal agency and the delivery of the mail, in the form of assignment of duties and not of employment, with a remuneration of €520.00 on a monthly basis.For further information, contact Lefkosia District Post Officer at tel. 22805800-22805899. Application deadline is 13th September 2019.(EK)
29-08-2019 12:46
The deliberations of 20th World Conference of Overseas Cypriots continue
The second day of the deliberations of 20th World Conference of Overseas Cypriots by the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots (POMAK), the International Coordinating Committee “Justice for Cyprus” (PSEKA) and the Youth of the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots (NEPOMAK) hosted in Cyprus, at Filoxenia Conference Center, in Lefkosia, began with the presentation of PSEKA report of activities, by the President of the organization, Mr Philip Christofer.Afterwards, the delegates were briefed,...
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