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01-07-2019 13:09

2,5% increase of average monthly earnings of employees during 1st quarter 2019

Based on provisional data, the average gross monthly earnings of employees during the first quarter of 2019, amounted to €1.898 compared to €1.852 during the first quarter of 2018, indicating an increase of 2,5%. The average gross monthly earnings during the first quarter of 2019, seasonally adjusted, are estimated at €1.956 compared to €1.945 during the fourth quarter of 2018, where an increase of 0,5% is observed. The average gross monthly earnings of male employees during the first quart...

27-06-2019 21:10

Address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at a reception hosted under his auspices by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Press and Information Office on EU’s Strategic Agenda 2019-2024

It is a great pleasure to be here with you this evening. At the outset, let me first thank the Director of the Press and Information Office, my very good friend Sophie Michaelides, for this excellent initiative and of course Kornelios Korneliou, on the occasion of the new Strategic Agenda of the European Union. I would also like to warmly welcome the representatives of the Diplomatic Missions and the correspondents from the EU member states.As the new political cycle for the European Union b...

27-06-2019 19:30

Welcoming address by the Director of the Press and Information Office, Ms Sophie Michaelides, at the Foreign Ministry and the PIO Reception

Welcome.I do wish to emphasize that your presence here is highly important, as it signifies the conscious will and commitment to concretely enhance our relations both on bilateral level and within the context of the European Union.A Union that admittedly faces all kinds of challenges in a world that has become increasingly complex and subject to rapid change. No wonder that European citizens appear unsettled and anxious that the work of the EU and its Institutions is far from their reality ...

27-06-2019 09:58

Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the foreign investors roundtable meeting with the Government of Cyprus

It is a great pleasure to welcome you at the Presidential Palace and from the outset I would like to express my appreciation to the organizers of today’s event.An event which offers the opportunity to convey the Government’s sincere gratitude to all of you for your vote of confidence, positive contribution and strong support in our economy, either through direct investments or by establishing regional and international headquarters on the island.However, what is most important is the fact t...

27-06-2019 09:29

Ancient shipwreck found in the sea off Protaras

The Department of Antiquities announces the discovery of an ancient shipwreck in the sea off Protaras, Cyprus. The site was reported by Mr Spyros Spyrou and Mr Andreas Kritiotis, both volunteer divers of the underwater archaeological research team of the Maritime Archaeological Research Laboratory (MARELab), Archaeological Research Unit, of the University of Cyprus. The Department of Antiquities acted immediately after the report, in order to secure the necessary funds to cover the cost of th...

26-06-2019 10:19

Speech by the Minister of Transport, Ms Vassiliki Anastassiadou, at the 29th ACI Europe Annual Assembly and Congress, Cyprus

"Transform or Die-Airports and the Sustainability Challenge"It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Cyprus and to the 29TH ACI Europe Annual Assembly and Congress. I am sure that this meeting will be useful and will provide us all with valuable information.Aviation is an industry of national strategic importance for the Republic of Cyprus. Being an island, air transport services are vital in order to connect us to the rest of the world. A safe, secure and efficient aviation industry...

26-06-2019 06:25

Voluntary contribution of the Cyprus Government to the UNRWA

Statement by the Chargèe d’Affaires of Cyprus to the United Nations, Ms Polly Ioannou, at the Ad Hoc Committee of the General Assembly for the Announcement of Voluntary Contributions to the UNRWAI can be very brief as the comments from colleagues in the room have fully covered the substantive points I wanted to make. I would like to echo, in particular, the overwhelming appreciation expressed here today regarding the vital role that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Re...

24-06-2019 14:37

Working hours of Museums, Monuments and Archaeological Sites on 25th June 2019

The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that due to the period of mourning declared following the passing of former President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias, its Museums, Monuments and Archaeological Sites will have public holiday opening hours on Tuesday 25th June 2019. The public can visit the Department of Antiquities’ website (www.mcw.gov.cy/da) for more information on public holiday opening hours.(MG/SCH)

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