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03-07-2019 10:13
Completion of the 2019 Ancient Akrotiri Project
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces the completion of the 2019 Ancient Akrotiri Project (AAP), led by the University of Leicester under the direction of Professor Simon James. The team consisted of professional excavation staff and undergraduate students from the University of Leicester’s School of Archaeology and Ancient History, in collaboration with colleagues from the Universities of Southampton, Cyprus and Athens. The excavations were ...
02-07-2019 14:10
6,7% increase of employment in the industrial sector in 2017
According to the results of the Survey on Industrial Production 2017, employment in the broad industrial sector increased by 6,7% in 2017, reaching 35,7 thousands compared to 33,5 thousands in 2016. In manufacturing employment it reached 31,5 thousands, in mining and quarrying 0,5 thousands, in electricity supply 2,1 thousands and in water supply, sewerage and waste management 1,7 thousand persons.In the whole of the industrial sector, production value at current prices recorded an increase...
02-07-2019 13:41
The Acting President of the Republic received the credentials of the Ambassador of Nepal
The Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives, Mr Demetris Syllouris, received the credentials of the Ambassador of Nepal, Ms Anjan Shakya, stationed in Tel Aviv, during a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Shakya, speaking in English, said: “Your Excellency,I feel greatly honored and privileged to meet you and present to Your Excellency my Letter of Credence as Ambassador of ...
02-07-2019 13:20
The Acting President of the Republic received the credentials of the Ambassador of Ethiopia
The Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives, Mr Demetris Syllouris, received the credentials of the Ambassador of Ethiopia, stationed in Rome, Ms Zenebu Tadesse Woldetsadik, during a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.Presenting her credentials, Ambassador Woldetsadik, speaking in English, said:“It is an honour and privilege for me to present to your Excellency the letter of credence by which the President of the Fede...
02-07-2019 12:38
The Acting President of the Republic received the credentials of the Ambassador of South Africa
The Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives, Mr Demetris Syllouris, received the credentials of the Ambassador of South Africa, stationed in Athens, Ms Beryl Rose Sisulu, during a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.Presenting her credentials, Ambassador Sisulu, speaking in English, said:“Your Excellency, President Nicos Anastasiades,Today, I have the honour to present to Your Excellency the Letter of Credence wherein...
02-07-2019 12:28
***UPDATED*** The Acting President of the Republic received the credentials of the Ambassador of New Zealand
The Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives, Mr Demetris Syllouris, received the credentials of the Ambassador of New Zealand, Mr Anthony George Simpson, stationed in Rome, during a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Simpson, speaking in English, said: “Your Excellency,I am pleased to present on behalf of the Governor-General of New Zealand, Her Excellency Dame Patsy Reddy, ...
02-07-2019 11:56
The Acting President of the Republic received the credentials of the High Commissioner of Malaysia
The Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives, Mr Demetris Syllouris, received the credentials of the High Commissioner of Malaysia, Mr Mohd Aznor Bin Mahat, stationed in Beirut, during a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Batsaikhan, speaking in English, said: “His ExcellencyPresident of the Republic of CyprusI have the honor today to present to Your Excellency the Letters o...
02-07-2019 11:06
The Acting President of the Republic received the credentials of the High Commissioner of Jamaica
The Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives, Mr Demetris Syllouris, received the credentials of the High Commissioner of Jamaica, stationed in London, Mr Seth George Ramocan, during a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.Presenting his credentials, High Commissioner Ramocan, speaking in English, said:“Excellency,I bring you warm greetings from the Governor General of Jamaica, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patr...
02-07-2019 10:57
The Acting President of the Republic received the credentials of the Ambassador of Mongolia
The Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives, Mr Demetris Syllouris, received the credentials of the Ambassador of Mongolia, Mr Dashjamts Batsaikhan, stationed in Sofia, during a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Batsaikhan, speaking in English, said: “Your Excellency Mr President, I have the honour to present to You the Letters of Credence by which the President of Mongolia ...
01-07-2019 17:48
Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The authorities of the Republic of Cyprus are continuously evaluating all pertinent information concerning what appears to have been an explosion in the air of a projectile whose debris crashed in the vicinity of Vouno in the Turkish-occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus shortly after midnight. The Cypriot authorities are engaging with the authorities of neighbouring and other friendly countries in order to gather relevant facts and information. At the present time, no definitive conclusio...
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