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23-01-2020 11:52
The President of the Republic had a telephone conversation with the Chancellor of Germany
The President of the Republic, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, had this morning, while in Jerusalem, where he is attending the 5th World Holocaust Forum, a telephone conversation with German Chancellor, Ms Angela Merkel, in light of her upcoming visit to Turkey.During their telephone conversation, the President of the Republic asked of Chancellor Merkel to convey a message to the President of Turkey, Mr. Tayyip Erdogan, for an immediate cessation of Turkey's illegal actions in Cyprus’ EEZ and, at la...
23-01-2020 11:38
Conference "Mountain areas of large Mediterranean islands"
The Republic of Cyprus is now one of the European countries which has a mountain policy and will implement a National Strategy for the sustainable territorial development of their mountain areas. As a result, Cyprus can actively join the international discussion and partnerships for mountain areas and even play a central role. This will enable Cyprus to effectively contribute to the drafting of policies on mountain areas and take advantage of the exchange of experience and knowledge within t...
23-01-2020 10:52
Excavations of the Pafos Agora Project (PAP), Jagiellonian University, Kraków, 2019
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces the completion of the 2019 excavations of the Department of Classical Archaeology of the Institute of Archaeology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland, within the framework of the Pafos Agora Project (PAP). The PAP, which has been running since 2011, examines the economic infrastructure and activity of the city, not only on the basis of excavations in the Agora itself, but also outside of it, through...
22-01-2020 14:49
The President of the Republic met with the President of Israel
The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades met today with the President of Israel Mr Reuven Rivlin, at the Presidential Office, in Jerusalem.In welcoming President Anastasiades, President Rivlin referred to the bonds between Cyprus and Israel over the years and the constantly expanding cooperation between the two countries adding, among other things, that «it’s good to have such good friends here with us.We are friends and neighbours," while noting that Israel looks forward to "our...
22-01-2020 09:12
Photo Album – The President of the Republic at an hononary dinner by the Mayor of the city of Herzilya in Israel
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, attended an honorary dinner hosted by the Mayor of the city of Herzilya in Israel, which is twinned with the city of Pafos.
21-01-2020 20:57
Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus Mr Nicos Anastasiades upon receiving an honorary doctorate from the IDC Herzliya
I am deeply moved to be receiving the Honorary Doctorate from a prestigious academic institution such as IDC Herzliya; this renowned institution which has been instrumental in educating eminent individuals not only in Israel’s diverse politico - economic fabric, but also far beyond. I consider the honour awarded to me today, which I humbly accept, as an honour to the country and people that I represent and as the genuine recognition and appreciation of the long-standing struggles of Cypriot ...
21-01-2020 19:36
Finance Minister attends Eurogroup, ECOFIN meetings
The Minister of Finance, Mr Constantinos Petrides, participated in the Eurogroup meeting and the EU ECOFIN Council, in Brussels, on 20 and 21 January 2020.The Minister of Finance also held a series of contacts with EU and other European officials and made the following written statement:“During my first participation in the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels yesterday, I had the opportunity to reassure my colleagues and representatives of the institutions on the three pillars of the Government's...
21-01-2020 13:34
Foreign Trade Statistics for January - October 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 - October 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 - October...
20-01-2020 19:43
Statements by the President of the Republic on the new Turkish illegal actions in Cyprus’ EEZ
We are continuing our diplomatic and legal efforts to halt Turkey's unprecedented behavior, the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, said, tonight.Speaking to reporters, on his way to the Cultural Centre of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation, and summoned to comment on the new Turkish illegal actions in Cyprus’ EEZ, the President of the Republic said that "unfortunately, they continue to violate international law, and we continue our efforts, certainly, through diplomatic a...
20-01-2020 13:42
Photo Album – Foreign Affairs Minister at EU Foreign Affairs Council, in Brussels
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, participated in the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU, on the 20 January 2020, in Brussels.For the tour de table, follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDphEqmPTps&feature=youtu.be
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