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13-10-2020 13:03

The President of the Republic departs for Brussels

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, departs tomorrow for Brussels where he will participate in the European Council Summit on 15 and 16 October.At the Summit the EU leaders will discuss issues pertaining to the epidemiological situation, relations with the United Kingdom, as well as climate change and relations with Africa.During the Summit the President of the Republic will brief the Council on the latest developments with regard to the Turkish provocations and illegal ac...

12-10-2020 20:59

Photo Album - The President of the Republic addresses the presentation of a book by the "Polykarpos Giorkatzis" Foudation

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses the presentation of the "Polykarpos Giorkatzis" Foudation book "Eniaio Komma Ethnikofronos Parataxeos: The Cyprus contemporary political life in its infancy", today at the Archbishop Makarios III Cultural Foundation.

12-10-2020 19:55

Photo Album - The Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, participated in the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU, held today, 12 October 2020, in Luxembourg.

12-10-2020 18:31

New contingency measures decided for the Districts of Limassol and Nicosia

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases during the last few days concentrated mainly in the Districts of Limassol and Nicosia and occurring mostly in work places and family gatherings, the implementation of additional contingency measures has been decided in the both areas, aiming at containing the spread of the virus in the two Districts and protecting public health, as follows:Attendance is allowed at house gatherings and public meeting places, excluding catering establishments, with a maxi...

12-10-2020 18:30

Photo Album - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, hosted a working breakfast with the Foreign Ministers of the EU member states

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, hosted a working breakfast with the Foreign Ministers of the EU member states, with the participation of the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, today, 12 October 2020, in Luxembourg.

12-10-2020 13:24

Government employment by category: September 2020, total employment: 52.042

In September 2020 the total government employment increased by 250 persons (0,5%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2019 and reached 52.042 persons. Permanent staff decreasedby 938 persons (-3,4%), from 27.983 to 27.045 persons. Casual staff increased by 1.290 persons (8,5%) and reached 16.482 persons compared to 15.192 persons in September 2019. Compared to September 2019 an increase is observed in Education staff (2,7%) as well as in Security Forces staff (0,6%) while a decre...

12-10-2020 13:00

Foreign Trade statistics, July 2020 (Final Data) and August 2020 (Provisional Data)

The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces the release of final data on the foreign trade of Cyprus for July 2020 and of provisional data for August 2020.Foreign Trade Statistics, July 2020The main developments in the foreign trade of Cyprus in July 2020 were:(a) Total imports of goods (from EU Member States and from third countries) amounted to €625,9 mm in July 2020 as compared to €726,6 mm in July 2019, recording a decrease of 13,9%.(b) Exports of domestically produced products, inclu...

12-10-2020 12:30

The Ministry of Defence has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Research and Innovation Foundation - PHOTO ALBUM

The Ministry of Defence has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Research and Innovation Foundation. For more information (in Greek) click here. (ND)

12-10-2020 11:42

Address by the President of the House of Representatives Mr. Demetris Syllouris to the opening of the exhibition on the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi

I feel particularly honoured to be opening today this exhibition on the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, alongside H.E. the High Commissioner of India to Cyprus and a good friend, Mrs. Madhumita Hazarika Bhagat. I also wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the High Commissioner for her tireless efforts in strengthening even further the already close ties that our countries share.The active engagement of citizens in democratic processes is an apt manifestation of the t...

10-10-2020 10:58

Announcement by the Office of the Commissioner for Volunteerism and Non-Governmental Organizations on European Day of Organ Donation and Transplantation

At the initiative of the Council of Europe, the European Day of Organ Donation and Transplantation is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in October. The Day was established to pay tribute to organ donors and their families, as well as show gratitude to the health professionals who specialize in transplants, who work hard to save or improve the lives of many of our fellow human beings. Also, on the occasion of this Day, a public debate is held on the issue and the competent bodies are ...

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