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16-12-2022 13:38
Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): November 2022
Annual Rate of Change 8,1%In November 2022 the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 8,1% when compared to the index of November 2021 while, when compared to the index of October 2022, the HICP decreased by 0,4%. For the period January – November 2022 the HICP recorded an increase of 8,1% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1) Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate).Compared to November 2021,...
16-12-2022 13:13
Photo Album - Acting President of the Republic – Donation ceremony of a Lunar sample by the USA to Cyprus
The Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, addresses the donation ceremony of a Lunar sample by the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus and receives the sample, at the Presidential Palace.
16-12-2022 10:37
Photo Album - POR – European Council Summit
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, participates in the deliberations of the European Council Summit, in Brussels.
16-12-2022 10:15
Payment of rent for P.O. Boxes
The Department of Postal Services would like to inform P.O. Box lessees, including the Government Departments, that the rent for the period from 1 January to 31 December2023 should be paid no later than 31 January, 2023. Rent may be prepaid for two or three years. Payments can be made to any Post Office, regardless of where the P.O. Box is located, or by sending a cheque to the Director of the Department of Postal Services, 1900 Lefkosia.Please note that for customer convenience payments can...
16-12-2022 10:12
Acceptance of postal items to Russia, Belarus and Nepal has resumed
The Cyprus Post announces that the acceptance of postal items has resumed for all services to:1. Russia 2. Belarus 3. Nepal. (MG/SCH)
16-12-2022 08:34
Joint Search and Rescue Exercise «CYPUSA 01/22»
A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise, titled «CYPUSA 01/22» was conducted yesterday, within the Search and Rescue Region of the Republic of Cyprus, with the participation of SAR Units and Personnel from the Republic of Cyprus and the USA.The US Navy Helo «MH-60S» of MSC-28 from Sigonella, the fast patrol boat «THISEAS» of Cyprus Port and Marine Police, the FBP «TSOMAKIS» of the Cyprus Navy, and a helicopter from 460 SQN of the National Guard participated in both day and night SAREX scena...
15-12-2022 20:26
Survey Results on Information and Communication Technologies Usage in Households and by Individuals 2022
Use of InternetNine out of ten individuals use the Internet at least once a week. The Internet use decreases with age. Starting from 98,8% for the 16–24 age group the Internet use drops to 71,1% for the 55 – 74 age group. Persons with high educational attainment level (97,9%) use the internet more frequently than persons with low educational attainment level (64,4%). (Figure 1) The most popular Internet activities by individuals during the first quarter of 2022 were instant messaging via...
15-12-2022 15:59
Labour Force Survey (LFS): 3rd Quarter 2022
Unemployment 6,8% According to the results of the Labour Force Survey, the labour force in the 3rd quarter of 2022 amounted to 486.492 persons or 65,4% of the population (males 71,3%, females 60,0%) in comparison to 472.314 persons (64,6%) in the corresponding quarter of 2021 (Table 1).The number of employed persons was 453.625 and the employment rate 61,0% (males 67,4%, females 55,2%) in comparison to 440.959 persons (60,3%) in the corresponding quarter of 2021.The number of unemployed pe...
15-12-2022 15:02
Generation and Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste 2021
Increase of 5% in the Generation of Municipal Waste in 2021The Statistical Service estimates that the total amount of municipal solid waste generated in Cyprus in 2021 stood at 570 thousand tonnes compared to 543 thousand tonnes in 2020, recording an increase of 5%.From the total amount of 455 thousand tonnes treated in 2021, 77,8% was disposed in landfills, 17,6% was used for recycling, 3,1% was used for energy recovery purposes and 1,5% was composted.The average municipal waste generati...
14-12-2022 18:34
Photo Album - PoR – EU-ASEAN Summit
The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades participates at the EU-ASEAN Summit, in Brussels.
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