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23-05-2019 08:45
Hala Sultan Mosque not accessible to visitors on 6 June 2019
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that, due to the celebrations of the month of Ramadan and Eid-al Fitr, an organised visit by a large number of pilgrims will take place at the Mosque of Hala Sultan in Larnaka. The mosque will not be accessible to the general public on Thursday, 6 June 2019.The Department of Antiquities apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused.(AH)
22-05-2019 07:58
The Foreign Minister hosts Iftar Dinner in honour of the Ambassadors of the Muslim world on the occasion of Ramadan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, hosted an Iftar Dinner yesterday evening, May 21st 2019, in honour of the Ambassadors hailing from countries of the Muslim world based in Lefkosia, on the occasion of Ramadan.Addressing Ambassadors attending the dinner, Mr Christodoulides stated inter alia that this was “an occasion where individually and collectively we are called on to renew our dedication to shared values, irrespectively of whether we are of the Muslim faith or ot...
21-05-2019 13:18
Foreign Trade Statistics January - February 2019
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that it has published the monthly electronic publication “Intra-Extra EU Trade Statistics (by commodity and country)” for January - February 2019. It includes detailed quantity and value data on imports and exports of domestically produced goods and foreign goods, classified by the 6th digit commodity code and by partner country. The main developments in Cyprus foreign trade were:(a) Total imports in January - February 2019 amounted to €1.370,4 mn...
20-05-2019 19:51
Speech by the Chief Scientist for Research and Innovation, Mr Kyriakos Kokkinos, on behalf of the President of the Republic, at the Cyprus IT Forum
It is a great pleasure and privilege to address today, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, the distinguished audience of the Cyprus IT Forum 2019.At the outset, I wish to congratulate the organizers of the Forum and to convey my appreciation for their determination and efforts to promote the potential and the value of the ICT sector in Cyprus, which is a main contributor and a key enabler to economic activity and a foundational facilitator across the ...
20-05-2019 13:26
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, following deliberations with the European Union’s Chief Negotiator on Brexit, Mr Michel Barnier
It is a great pleasure to welcome today at the Foreign Ministry the European Union’s Chief Negotiator for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, my good friend Michel Barnier.Even though we maintain regular contact in the context of our collective effort to manage Brexit and its impact on the EU and its Member States in the best possible way, I am particularly pleased that Michel is visiting Nicosia in order to hold an in-depth exchange of views with us on Brexit and other related issues on the EU...
18-05-2019 12:35
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the unveiling of the Monument of “Peace and Tolerance”
I wish at the outset to congratulate the Community Board of Agios Tychonas for organizing and hosting this event and to express my deep appreciation to the President of the Board, my dear friend Pambos Ioannou, for his efforts in advancing the community’s interests for the past 35 years.Beyond its long history and rich cultural heritage, Agios Tychonas continues to forge a path of creativity and this monument can be considered as yet another jewel in this beautiful area.I also wish to expre...
17-05-2019 14:19
Cyprus IT Forum to take place in Cyprus on 20-21 May 2019
The second edition of Cyprus IT Forum (CITF) will take place at Parklane Hotel, Limassol on 20-21 May, 2019. Cyprus IT Forum’s mission is to develop the island’s progressive community and bring together like-minded people. To become the ground where the foreign IT community can network with the local business and grow together. For that CITF has approached all main local business associations to assist on this mission.300+ IT businessmen, investors and government officials will discuss the m...
17-05-2019 13:55
Speech of the President of the House of Representatives Mr Demetris Syllouris Young Presidents Organisation (YPO) - Business Forum Lunch
It is with great pleasure that I am here with you today to welcome your organisation to Cyprus.Let me start by saying how proud I am of my small island despite all the difficulties we have faced, including the recent financial crisis that nearly crippled our banking sector.But we are a resilient race who has endured many hardships and now we have come out stronger than ever.Cyprus’ unique geographical location – a gateway between Europe and the Middle East – has played a major role as a bas...
16-05-2019 15:24
Response of the Antiquities Department to various articles in the Press
The Department of Antiquities, in response to the many articles in the Press concerning the written allegations of the Mayor of Pafos regarding the renovation of the Archaeological Museum of Pafos District, would like to make the following statement:The Archaeological Museum of Pafos District, like all the archaeological and ethnological museums that fall under the competent authority of the Department of Antiquities, is given the utmost attention by the Department. In response to the increa...
16-05-2019 12:17
Address by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Mrs Vassiliki Anastassiadou at the Cyprus Internal Audit Forum 2019
It is with great pleasure that I accepted your invitation to address the Cyprus Internal Audit Forum, which has been established as an annual event and is organized by the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors.In each state, the operation of various businesses and organizations contributes positively to the economic life of the state and produces growth. The key role performed by these businesses and organizations in today's society, makes it absolutely necessary to ensure their proper, rati...
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