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13-05-2019 12:37
Government Labour Force by category: April 2019
Government Labour Force: 52.311In April 2019 the Government labour force increased by 215 persons (0,4%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2018 and reached 52.311 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 587 persons (-1,6%). Casual staff increased by 4,9% and reached 17.306 persons compared to 16.504 persons in April 2018. Compared to April 2018 there is an increase of staff in both the Civil Service and in Education. The largest increase is observed in Education (1,6%) and more s...
13-05-2019 12:01
Polling stations abroad
CITYNUMBER OF VOTERSNUMBER OF POLLING STATIONSATHENS17393VOLOS1051BRUSSELS2531GLASCOW811HERACLION751THESSALONIKI10572ΙOANNINA1491KOMOTINI1451LARISA601LEEDS971LONDON - CYPRUS HIGH COMMISSION6691LONDON - CYPRUS COMMUNITY CENTRE7862ΜANCHESTER1771BIRMINGHAM2221BRISTOL851PATRA3711RETHYMNO641TOTAL...
13-05-2019 11:54
Call centre for information on EU Elections at 77772212
The Chief Returning Officer announces that the public can call the telephone number 77772212 to receive information about the upcoming European Parliament Elections.The call centre operates on weekdays from 8am until 6pm and on Saturdays from 8am until 1pm.The public can call the aforementioned number in order to be informed on the following matters:1. Their polling station, by citing their ID number,2. The procedure for having their electoral booklet replaced,3. Voting hours. ...
13-05-2019 08:29
Minister Costas Kadis travels to Brussels for the Agriculture and Fisheries Council
The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment, Mr. Costas Kadis, departs today for Brussels to participate in the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting taking place on Tuesday 14 May 2019. The Council will continue the discussion on the new Common Agricultural Policy so that it can be further simplified. The Ministers of Agriculture will also exchange views on the agricultural aspects of the Commission’s Communication “Clean planet for all: Strategic long-term vis...
12-05-2019 09:32
"We celebrate Europe. We choose our future" – Cyprus celebrated Europe Day
This yearʼs celebration of Europe Day in Cyprus provided the opportunity for a festive setting that was enjoyed by both adults and children at the Limassol Multifunctional Seaside Park (Molos) on Saturday, 11 May 2019, afternoon.Europe Day is an opportunity to bring citizens closer to Europe and its institutions.This year's theme is about choosing our future, in view of the European elections on 23-26 May 2019.The European Parliament Office in Cyprus, the European Commission Representation...
10-05-2019 11:39
The Department of Antiquities announces the organization of the exhibition “Picasso at the Cyprus Museum. Works in Clay”
12 June – 8 September 2019At the mature age of 65, Pablo Picasso developed a passion for ceramic art, which became one of his main forms of expression until the end of his life. In fact, the famous artist’s systematic engagement with ceramics began in 1946 in Vallauris, while on vacation there. In this village in the South of France, Picasso met the owners of the ‘Madoura’ pottery workshop, Suzanne and Georges Ramié. The couple had reopened an old ceramic workshop with a traditional wood-bur...
10-05-2019 09:38
"We celebrate Europe. We choose our future" - Cyprus celebrates Europe Day
Europe Day provides for yet another year the opportunity for a festive setting to be enjoyed by both adults and children at the Limassol Multifunctional Seaside Park (Molos) on Saturday, 11 May 2019, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.The European Parliament Office in Cyprus, the European Commission Representation in Cyprus, the Press and Information Office, the Limassol Municipality, the Youth Board of Cyprus and the Europe Direct Information Centre (EDIC) Limassol have worked together to combine know...
10-05-2019 08:22
Remarks by President of the EU Council, Donald Tusk at the Press conference of the informal summit in Sibiu; He calls on Turkey to respect the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus
“Yesterday I received these gloves from Helmuth Duckadam and a piece of advice on how to defend our European interests more effectively, and you know, he is very professional at this.Two weeks ahead of the European Parliament elections, the leaders have met in Sibiu to begin a discussion on the EU's priorities for the coming years. We talked both about internal affairs as well as global challenges, bearing in mind that the world around us is becoming increasingly changeable and unpredictable...
09-05-2019 21:03
Address of the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Medical School Graduation Ceremony of the University of Nicosia
It gives me a great honor to be here with you, in this important day for all students of the Medical School of the University of Nicosia. Allow me to convey the warm greetings of President Anastasiades, who could not join us today.Today marks a landmark for the Medical School of the University of Nicosia. A University that has over the years been a pioneer in medical education in our country. Since its establishment in 2011, the Medical School has evolved to an internationally recognized Sch...
09-05-2019 19:27
Address by the Acting President of the Republic, President of the House, Mr D. Syllouris, to mark the 800 years since the visit of St Francis of Assisi to Cyprus
First of all, let me say how particularly pleased I am for this commemorative event at the Presidential Palace. It precisely demonstrates our very close and fraternal ties with the Latins of Cyprus, who, as I have noted on other occasions, constitute a very dynamic and special part of our people. This is being proven by their rich historical, cultural and religious past, as well as by the very good relations and excellent cooperation between us in all sectors without exception.To all the mem...
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