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14-06-2019 13:33

Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): May 2019

Annual rate of change 0,2%In May 2019 the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 0,2% compared to the index of May 2018 and by 0,3% compared to the index of April 2019. For the period January-May 2019, the HICP recorded an increase of 1,1% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1) Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate). Compared to May 2018, the largest change was noted in category Housing,...

14-06-2019 08:46

PIO Newsroom will be closed on Whit Monday

The Newsroom of the Press and Information Office will be closed on Whit Monday, June 17, 2019. (MG/SCH)

13-06-2019 20:44

Photo Album - The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses an event of the Youth Board of Cyprus on “Youth with Perspective: Three contemporary proposals”, at THOC, in Lefkosia.

13-06-2019 18:29

Opening Speech of the President of the House of Representatives, Mr Demetris Syllouris, at the festival “A cultural introduction to Indian democracy and opportunities of India”

India is full of colour, energy, and diversity. It is a nation that has multiple languages, cultures, and religions. Being the world’s second most populous country, it is no wonder that India is considered to be the biggest democracy. Amongst the many positive factors that are attributed to political freedom, economic prosperity is one of them. A strong government is obligated to provide effective and fair administration, and good governance to its citizens.Over the decades and after its ind...

12-06-2019 14:10

Latest figures: Criminal statistics 2016-2017

Police Statistics Cases of Serious OffencesThe number of serious offences reported to the Police in 2016 was 5.236, of which 5.215 were found to be true cases, while in 2017 the number of serious offences reported was 5.228, of which 5.173 were true cases. Both in 2016 and in 2017, the offences against property constitute the largest group of offences, accounting for 53,8% and 49,8% of serious offences respectively, followed by offences injurious to the public in general, accounting for 15,...

11-06-2019 14:17

Αnnouncement of the Press and Information Office on certified translations

The Press and Information Office announces that according to the Law on Sworn Translators (Ν. 45(Ι)/2019) as of July 1st 2019 translation services shall be transferred to the Sworn Translators who shall hence perform and certify translations. The last day for the submission of documents for translation at the PIO - Translation Department is Thursday, June 27th 2019.Sworn Translators’ contact details can be found on the Sworn Translators’ Registry on the PIO’s website in due time.(NA/MG/SCH)

11-06-2019 13:59

Government Labour Force by category: May 2019

Government Labour Force: 52.527In May 2019 the government labour force increased by 471 persons (0,9%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2018 and reached 52.527 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 590 persons (-1,7%). Casual staff increased by 6,4% and reached 17.575 persons compared to 16.514 persons in May 2018. Compared to May 2018 there is an increase of staff in both the Civil Service and in Education. The largest increase is observed in Education (2,6%) and more specifica...

11-06-2019 12:55

Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Conference of the International Labour Organisation

At the outset, I wish to warmly congratulate Mr. Jean – Jackques Elmiger for his election to the Presidency of the International Labour Conference and to avail myself of this opportunity to convey my delegation’s full support in the exercise of his high duties.At the same time, I wish not only to sincerely thank the Director-General of the International Labour Organisation, Mr. Guy Ryder, for his invitation, but, above all, to convey both mine and my Government’s genuine appreciation for his...

10-06-2019 13:14

Statement to the Press by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus on the visit of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic to Cyprus

It is with great pleasure that I welcome today my esteemed colleague and friend, Miroslav Lajčák, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic to Cyprus and to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Nicosia. Miroslav is a colleague with vast experience and a remarkable footprint in international affairs. In the past couple of years alone, he has successfully served as President of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly, whilst currently he is the Chairman-in-Office of th...

09-06-2019 09:54

Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades at the ceremony on the occasion of the completion of the 1rst phase of investments by Eurogate Container Terminal Limassol, yesterday

It is a great pleasure to join you today at the ceremony celebrating the conclusion of the first phase of investments by EUROGATE at Limassol Port.A new page in the history of the Cypriot economy was established in 2016 when the Concession Agreements for the Port were signed, through which EUROGATE was appointed as the Container Terminal Operator.The Agreements do not only provide an important source of revenue for the country, but constitute one of the largest commercialization projects in...

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