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03-03-2022 14:40
Conservation works at the houses of Dionysos and Aion at the archaeological site of Kato Pafos, and the House of Eustolios at the archaeological site of Kourion
The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that the Houses of Dionysos and Aion at the archaeological site of Kato Pafos, and the House of Eustolios at the archaeological site of Kourion, will be closed to the public, due to scheduled conservation works, during the following dates:House of Dionysos: 14 March 2022 – 17 March 2022House of Aion: 18 March 2022House of Eustolios: 21 March 2022 – 22 March 2022(MG/SCH)
03-03-2022 13:06
Consumer Price Index (CPI): February 2022
Inflation 6,6%In February 2022, the Consumer Price Index decreased by 1,27 units and reached 105,84 units compared to 104,57 units in January 2022. In February 2022, the inflation increased by 6,6%. (Table 1)For the period January – February 2022, the CPI increased by 6,0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. As regards the economic origin, the largest changes when compared to the index of February 2021 were recorded in Petroleum Products(28,4%), in Electricity (22,...
03-03-2022 13:06
Registered Unemployed: February 2022
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of February 2022, reached 15.364 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for February 2022 increased to 14.087 persons in comparison to 13.883 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with February 2021, a decrease of 17.425 persons or 53,1% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of trade (a decrease of 3.699), accommod...
03-03-2022 12:59
Applications for the management of Sotira Ammochostos Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post accepts applications of citizens of the Municipality of Sotira interested in taking over the management of the local postal agency, as well as the delivery of mail, in the form of assignment of duties and not in the form of employment, with a remuneration of €850,00 on a monthly basis (2 seats).Citizens who are interested may contact LarnaKa/Ammochostos District Post Officer at tel. 24802450-24802500.Application deadline is 24th March 2022. (EK/IK)
03-03-2022 08:48
Pafos District Post Office closed
The Cyprus Post announces that today, 03/03/2022, the Pafos District Postal Office will remain closed for disinfection until 12 noon, due to a covid-19 incident.The Cyprus Post apologises for the inconvenience and kindly requests the public to show the relevant understanding and temporarily visit other Post Offices in Pafos for its service.(NG/SCH)
02-03-2022 14:29
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Decoration ceremony of the President of Israel, Mr Isaac Herzog, at the Presidential Palace
Your Excellency, Dear President Herzog,It gives me great pleasure to be hosting you in your first official visit to our country after the assumption of your high duties as the President of the State of Israel. Dear Isaac, this might be your first visit in your current capacity, but your ties with the island have been forged before your own birth. Let me offer a brief glimpse into this connection, which is in itself an example of the unparalleled links between our countries and peoples th...
02-03-2022 13:59
Photo Album - PoR – President of Israel – Welcome ceremony
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, welcomes the President of Israel, Mr Isaac Herzog, at the Presidential Palace.
02-03-2022 13:57
Labour Force Survey (LFS): 4th Quarter 2021
Unemployment 6,3%According to the results of the Labour Force Survey, the labour force in the 4th quarter of 2021 amounted to 473.537 persons or 64,5% of the population (males 70,9%, females 58,5%) in comparison to 456.101 persons (63,1%) in the corresponding quarter of 2020 (Table 1).The number of employed persons was 443.937 and the employment rate 60,5% (males 66,8%, females 54,6%) in comparison to 419.424 persons (58,1%) in the corresponding quarter of 2020.The number of unemployed per...
02-03-2022 13:30
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 3 March 2022
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 6 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of full vaccination.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last three months.Certificate of a negative rapid antigen test, valid for 7 days, for individuals aged 6-11 years old.Certificate of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, valid ...
02-03-2022 13:26
Remarks by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Joint Press Conference with the President of Israel, Mr Isaac Herzog
It is with great pleasure that I have welcomed in Cyprus the President of the State of Israel, my good friend, His Excellency Mr Isaac Herzog.Dear Isaac, you are no stranger to our country. Quite the opposite, you have been to Cyprus too many times to count. However, today’s visit is indeed special since it is the first time to be receiving you in your capacity as the President of the State of Israel.Our meeting was held in the shadow of the dramatic events in Ukraine and as it was expected...
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