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15-04-2019 08:11
Jordan-Cyprus-Greece Second Trilateral Summit Declaration, Amman, 14 April 2019
“We, Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus, and Alexis Tsipras, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic”, having met in Amman today, 14th April 2019, have agreed to strengthen the trilateral cooperation between our countries in order to promote a partnership in various fields of common interest, and to work together towards promoting peace, stability, security and prosperity in the region, and we have a...
14-04-2019 13:57
Opening remarks by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Trilateral Summit of Cyprus, Greece and Jordan, in Amman
Allow me to begin by expressing my sincere thanks and gratitude to my dear friend, His Majesty King Abdullah, for hosting our Second Trilateral Summit and for the warm welcome and gracious hospitality extended to our delegation. Today’s meeting clearly reflects the importance we attach to further expanding and deepening our synergies to the benefit of our countries, our peoples and the region as a whole.In this regard, the signing of the Memoranda of Understanding in the field of Education ...
14-04-2019 12:55
Announcement on the dust in the atmosphere of Cyprus
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 14 April 2019, according to measurements from Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.In detail, ...
13-04-2019 18:00
The President of the Republic will participate in the Cyprus, Greece, Jordan Trilateral Summit Conference in Amman
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, will participate in the proceedings of the Cyprus, Greece, Jordan trilateral Summit Conference that will take place on 14 April 2019, in Amman, with the participation of King Abdullah II of Jordan and the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr Alexis Tsipras.The Minister of Foreign Affaris, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, the Government Spokesman, Mr Prodromos Prodromou, and the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr Savvas Perdios, will be in the Cyprus delegat...
12-04-2019 10:07
Voluntary blood donation day by the Department of Antiquities and the Blood Bank of the General Hospital of Pafos
The Department of Antiquities, within the framework of the celebrations for the International Day for Monuments and Sites of ICOMOS, is organizing a voluntary blood donation day, in collaboration with the Blood Bank of Pafos General Hospital. The voluntary blood donation will take place on Thursday 18 April 2019, between 10:00- 12:00, at the visitor’s centre of the Archaeological Site of Kato Pafos (Mosaics).The Department of Antiquities supports the activity of voluntary blood donation, whi...
11-04-2019 20:46
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the CFA Forecasting Event 2019
It is a great pleasure to join you at the 15th Annual Forecasting Event, during which we will have the opportunity to be informed by distinguished guests on the latest developments as regards the financial services industry, economic forecasting and the CFA initiatives, as well as investment forecasts for the global and local economy. From the outset, I would like to warmly extend my appreciation to the President and the Board of Directors of the CFA Society of Cyprus and their members, for...
11-04-2019 17:01
Opening Address by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Mrs Vassiliki Anastassiadou at the 9th East Med Marine and Oil & Gas 2019 Exhibition
It is my pleasure to open the ninth East Med Marine and Oil & Gas 2019 Exhibition. This Exhibition has become an integral event for Cyprus in terms of bringing people, companies and governments together, underscoring the importance of a common vision for the Eastern Mediterranean Marine, Oil and Gas sectors.The Exhibition remains a keynote event in the Eastern Mediterranean exploration and development sector's calendar, providing an invaluable forum for industry, and government organisa...
11-04-2019 14:23
Government Labour Force by category: March 2019
Government Labour Force: 51.995In March 2019 the Government labour force increased by 108 persons (0,2%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2018 and reached 51.995 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 585 persons (-1,6%). Casual staff increased by 4,3% and reached 16.948 persons compared to 16.255 persons in March 2018. Compared to March 2018 there is an increase of staff in both the Civil Service and in Education. The largest increase is observed in Education (2,2%) and more s...
11-04-2019 13:35
Foreign Trade Statistics for January 2019
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that it has published the new monthly electronic publication “Intra-Extra EU Trade Statistics (Summarised Data)” for January 2019.The main developments in Cyprus foreign trade were:(a) Total imports (covering total imports from third countries and from EU Member States) in January 2019 amounted to €811,2 mn as compared to €621,9 mn in January 2018. Total exports (covering total exports to third countries and to EU Member States) in January ...
11-04-2019 13:27
House Price Index (HPI): 4th Quarter 2018
Annual change 1,6%According to preliminary estimate of the Statistical Service, the HPI for the fourth quarter of 2018 amounts to 106,95 units. Compared to the third quarter of 2018, the HPI increased by 3,5% while compared to the Index of the corresponding quarter of 2017, the Index increased by 1,6%.The fluctuation of the Index for the period between the fourth quarter of 2017 and the fourth quarter of 2018 as well as the quarterly and annual percentage changes are presented in the follow...
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