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07-07-2019 12:43
Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades on the occasion of the 121st Philippines Independence Day
The address was read by the first Lady, Mrs Andri AnastasiadesFrom the outset, I wish to express the President’s sincere apologies since he had planned to attend today’s event but, unfortunately, following the minor health incident he had, he is not able to join your celebrations as initially scheduled.To this end, as a token of gratitude and appreciation to your vibrant community, he has authorized me to represent him and read his address. I am truly delighted to be here with all of you a...
05-07-2019 09:17
Research and development activity in Cyprus in 2017
On the basis of the results of the survey carried out by the Statistical Service for the collection of data on scientific research and experimental development, total R & D expenditure in Cyprus in 2017 is estimated at €110,2 million which corresponds to 0,56% of the Gross Domestic Product, compared to €98,8 million or 0,53% of the GDP in 2016.FIGURE 1: R & D EXPENDITURE IN EUROPE AS % OF GDP, 2017Despite the increase of 11,5% observed in R&D expenditure in 2017 relative to 20...
04-07-2019 15:38
Consumer Price Index: Inflation decreased by 0,2% in June 2019
In June 2019, the Consumer Price Index increased by 0,11 units and reached 101,29 units compared to 101,18 units in May 2019. Compared to June 2018, the CPI decreased by 0,2%. (Table 1) In the twelve-month period from July 2018 to June 2019, in comparison to the period from July 2017 to June 2018, the annual average rate of change of the CPI was 1,8%. During the corresponding previous twelve month period the CPI remained unchanged. Comparing both to the index of June 2018 and to the index o...
04-07-2019 14:53
Applications for the Palodia Lemesou Postal Agency
Cyprus Post accepts applications of citizens of community of Palodia Lemesou village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €462, 00 on a monthly basis.Interested people may contact Lemesos District Post Officer at tel. 25802254 – 25802256. Application deadline is 16th July 2019.______________AM/SC
04-07-2019 14:48
Applications for the Kato Deftera Postal Agency
Cyprus Post accepts applications of citizens of community of Kato Deftera village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €632.00 on a monthly basis.Interested people may contact Lefkosia District Post Officer at tel. 22805800 – 22805899. Application deadline is 16th July 2019_________________AM/SC
04-07-2019 14:39
Applications for the Alampra Postal Agency
Cyprus Post accepts applications of citizens of community of Alampra village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €489, 00 on a monthly basis.Interested people may contact Lefkosia District Post Officer at tel. 22805800 – 22805899. Application deadline is 16th July 2019.______________ AM/SC
04-07-2019 08:34
Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades presented by the Minister of Finance Mr Harris Georgiades on the 8th International Investment Awards -3 July 2019
I am honored to welcome you all at the Presidential Palace, on behalf of President Anastasiades who, as I am sure you all know, has suffered an injury and is, regrettably, unable to attend. I will proceed with the presentation of the Presidents welcoming address: It is a great pleasure to be hosting the Invest Cyprus - International Investment Awards at the Presidential Palace. This is an event that has been running for eight years and which aims to offer an official acknowledgement to all t...
03-07-2019 14:49
Event “Refugee woman, migrant woman in Cyprus”
The Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights and the AWARE campaign organise the event “Refugee woman, migrant woman in Cyprus”, on 9th July 2019, at 19:00, at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Centre (Lykourgou street, Nicosia).The event is part of the actions and the awareness raising campaign of the Office of the Commissioner for Administration, regarding refugees and immigrants and, in general, discrimination against vulnerable groups.The aim of the event is to make all ...
03-07-2019 14:11
Results of the Services and Transport Survey 2017
According to the results of the Services and Transport Survey, the tertiary sector of the economy registered in 2017 a positive growth rate compared to 2016.In particular, production value showed an increase of 10,9% in transportation and storage (sector H), 9,0% in accommodation and food service activities (sector I), 16,0% in information and communication (sector J), 25,0% in real estate activities (sector L), 10,6% in professional, scientific and technical activities (sector M) and 12,4% ...
03-07-2019 14:11
Decrease in the number of registered unemployed in June 2019
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of June 2019, reached 18.960 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for June 2019 decreased to 22.238 persons in comparison to 22.548 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with June 2018, a decrease of 4.848 persons or 20,4% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of trade (a decrease of 987), construction (a decreas...
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