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14-12-2022 18:16
Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the adoption of Conclusions by the EU Council in relation to Turkey
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its satisfaction on the adoption of the EU Council Conclusions on Enlargement, a text, which was the outcome of the negotiations between member states earlier on.The Council precisely and accurately records the state of affairs as regards Turkey, underlining the absolute lack of progress in relation to Turkey’s accession process. Furthermore, the Council reiterates Turkey’s responsibilities and obligations emerging from its institutional obligations...
14-12-2022 17:25
Address by H.E. the President of the House of Representatives Mrs Annita Demetriou at the embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nicosia
Your Excellency, Ambassador Liu Yantao,Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen,It is with distinct pleasure, gratitude and sincere feelings of friendship that I am here today, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Mr Nicos Anastasiades, joining the celebrations for the excellent level of bilateral relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the People’s Republic of China.I wish to thank the Ambassador of China to Cyprus Mr. Liu Yantao, for his kind invitation and fo...
14-12-2022 14:47
Announcement of the Ministry of Defence on military training activities
The Ministry of Defence would like to inform that tomorrow the 15th of December, from 09:00 to 21:00 hours, training activities will be carried out within the Nicosia FIR. The activities are part of the implementation of the annual military cooperation program of the Republic of Cyprus with partner countries.The activities include air defence scenarios and will involve air assets.(MH/SCH)
14-12-2022 13:20
Employment in the Broad Public Sector: 3rd Quarter 2022
Total Employment 70.429Total employment in the Broad Public Sector in the 3rd quarter of 2022 reached 70.429 persons. The employment in General Government was 64.726 and in the Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies 5.703 persons.In General Government, which consists of the Government, Non-Profit Organizations and Local Authorities, total employment reached 52.730, 7.626 and 4.370 persons respectively. The employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 672 persons (1,0%) compared to t...
14-12-2022 12:54
Job Vacancies: 3rd Quarter 2022
Job Vacancy Rate 2,2%The number of job vacancies in the 3rd quarter of 2022 reached 9.174. The number of job vacancies increased by 2.816 (44,3%) compared to the same quarter of the previous year where the number was 6.358. Compared to the 2nd quarter of 2022 the number of job vacancies decreased by 1.939 (-17,4%). (Table 1) The job vacancy rate in the 3rd quarter of 2022 was 2,2%, while the job vacancy rate in the previous quarter and the 3rd quarter of 2021 was 2,7% and 2,4% respective...
14-12-2022 12:15
Cyprus has been successful in participating in the European Arena of research and innovation
The “PHAETHON” proposal secured the highest score in the EU for the creation of a Centre of Excellence in the field of Green and Sustainable Energy.Cyprus has been successful in participating in the competitive programme of the European Union (EU) for Research and Innovation (R&I), “Horizon Europe”, specifically in the context of the programme “Teaming for Excellence”, where the PHAETHON proposal under the coordination of the University of Cyprus and Professors Constantinos Christofides ...
14-12-2022 11:42
Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is concerned by reports of disruptions to traffic in the Lachin Corridor, which have resulted in the blockade of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and the disruption of the supply chain to the region.Furthermore, information according to which the natural gas supply has been interrupted, has intensified concerns.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus calls on Azerbaijan to proceed immediately with the full restoration of traffic and energy sup...
14-12-2022 09:15
Photo Album - Energy Minister – Energy Council of the EU
The Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Ms Natasa Pilides, participates at the extraordinary Energy Council of the EU, in Brussels.
13-12-2022 14:44
Operation of a vaccination centre in Palaichori on December 17
Τhe Ministry of Health continues its efforts to increase the vaccination coverage of the population against the COVID-19 disease, and in particular to increase vaccinations with a booster dose, given the importance it has in strengthening the immunity of the groups of the population who are most prone to serious illness and hospitalisation.Specifically:➥ On Saturday, 17 December 2022, a vaccination centre will operate at Palaichori Health Centre, only for the administration of a booster dos...
13-12-2022 12:47
Building Permits: September 2022
Decrease both in Area (-7,2%) and in Value (-1,0%)The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorized by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during September 2022 stood at 670. The total value of these permits reached €226,9 million and the total area 202,8 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 760 dwelling units.During the period January – September 2022, 5.701 building permits were issued ...
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