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04-09-2020 09:43
Dust Episode – 4 September 2020
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 4 September 2020, according to measurements from ground stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of the population (children, elderly people and the infirm) are recommended 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 huma...
03-09-2020 17:06
Council of Ministers approves the creation of a Fast Track Business Activation Mechanism
The creation of a Fast Track Business Activation Mechanism for setting up a company in Cyprus by third country nationals was approved today by the Council of Ministers, aiming to attract foreign investment to the island.The proposal was submitted by the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Mrs. Natasa Pilides, in coordination with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Finance and Labour. According to its provisions, all necessary procedures for the registration and incorporation...
03-09-2020 14:45
Support measures to address the consequences of the Covid-19 Coronavirus as regards employment and enterprises
Press conference – 3 September 2020In the context of the instructions by the President of the Republic and the constant review procedure for measures taken to address the crisis on account of the pandemic, with a view to supporting both the workers who have lost their employment or full employment as well as their enterprises, the functioning of which has been affected by the impact of the virus, the Council of Ministers approved, today, the following Proposal of the Minister of Labour, Welf...
03-09-2020 13:17
The Minister of Finance, Mr Constantinos Petrides, gave a press conference on the new business and employment support plans
The Minister of Finance, Mr Constantinos Petrides, gave a joint press conference with the Minister of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance, Ms Zeta Emilianidou, where they announced the new business and employment support plans, today, 3 September, at the Ministry of Finance.
03-09-2020 12:42
Consumer Price Index (CPI): August 2020
In August 2020, the Consumer Price Index increased by 0,58 units and reached 99,10 units compared to 98,52 units in July 2020. Compared to August 2019, the CPI decreased by 1,2%. (Table 1)For the period January-August 2020, the CPI decreased by 0,5% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.As regards the economic origin, the largest changes when compared to the index of August 2019 were recorded in Electricityand Petroleum products with percentages of -22,7% and -11,7% r...
03-09-2020 12:37
Registered Unemployed: August 2020
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of August 2020, reached 33.649 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for August 2020 increased to 34.996 persons in comparison to 33.815in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with August 2019, an increase of 13.766 persons or 69,2% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of accommodation and food service activities (...
03-09-2020 10:38
The President of the Republic received the Diocese of the Armenian Orthodox Church of Cyprus
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, Thursday, 3 September, the Diocese of the Armenian Orthodox Church of Cyprus, Khoren Doghramadjian, at the presence of the Representative of the Armenians at the House of Representatives, Mr Vartkes Mahdessian, at the Presidential Palace.
03-09-2020 10:18
The President of the Republic signed the book of condolence at the residence of the High Commissioner of India
The President of the Republic, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, today, Thursday 3 September 2020, signed the book of condolence opened at the residence of the High Commissioner of India, in Nicosia, for the death of former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee.In his message, the President of the Republic wrote the following:“It is with deep sorrow and grief that I have received the news of the demise of former President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, a great leader and statesman and a close friend...
02-09-2020 10:42
President Anastasiades received the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority’s Annual Report
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, Wednesday 2 September 2020, the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority’s Annual Report.(EH)
01-09-2020 13:32
Justice Minister visits SPAVO premises
The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Ms Emily Yiolitis, today, Tuesday 1 September 2020, visited the premises of the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO). The Minister's statements, after the visit, in Greek, can be viewed here.(EH)
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