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07-06-2022 12:51

Employment - National Accounts: 1st quarter 2022 (provisional estimate)

Total Employment for the 1st quarter of 2022 is estimated at 444.715 persons, of which 394.937 are employees and 49.778 are self-employed. Compared to the corresponding quarter of 2021, total employment increased by 1,9% for the 1st quarter of 2022. The most significant percentage increases were observed in the economic activities of Construction (NACE F), Real estate activities (NACE L) Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles (NACE G) and Education (NACE P).A...

07-06-2022 10:38

Speech by Prof. Costas Kadis, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, at the Ministerial Meeting for the Climate Change Initiative in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME)

I would like to welcome you all and thank you for being here, at the ministerial meeting on Climate Change in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. I know how busy each one of you is and we are truly grateful that you were able to travel to Cyprus and join this meeting. I would also like to thank those of you who could not be physically with us, but are participating online.Let me just remind you of the context in which our meeting takes place. The Cyprus Initiative on Climate Change wa...

07-06-2022 10:01

Speech of the Deputy Minister to the President, Mr Kyriacos Koushos, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Ministerial meeting for the Climate Change in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME)

I would like to express the sincere apologies of H.E. The President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Anastasiades for not being able to attend today’s event.As you most probably know, last night the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance and our beloved friend Zeta Emilianides passed away.In this respect, the President, in honour and in respect to the memory of Zeta, has decided to avoid any public appearances.To this end, I will address the speech on behalf of His Excellency. Excellencies,...

06-06-2022 18:17

Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the public statements of the Spokesperson of the turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the “AGAPENOR” exercise

We are disappointed to observe once again the escalation of turkish rhetoric aiming at, among other things, distorting reality and creating tensions in our region, following the “AGAPENOR” exercise.The Republic of Cyprus will continue to exercise its sovereign rights and implement its international obligations, strengthening cooperation with states in the region in a wide range of areas, including the fields of security and defense.The purpose of such exercises, which are based on fictitiou...

06-06-2022 14:30

***REVISED*** Τhe Cyprus Museum will be closed to the public

The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that on Friday 10th June 2022, the Cyprus Museum will be closed to the public from 8:00 to 10:30. The Department of Antiquities apologizes for any inconvenience caused.(MG/SCH)

06-06-2022 14:20

Photo Album - PoR – Delegation of cheesemakers

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, will receive a delegation of cheesemakers, in the presence of the competent Ministers, at the Presidential Palace.

06-06-2022 13:48

Photo Album - House President – Italian MP, Rapporteur of the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy of PACE

The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, receives the Member of the Italian Parliament, Mr Piero Fassino, Rapporteur of the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on the return of the city of Famagusta to its lawful inhabitants, at the House of Representatives.

06-06-2022 13:20

Applications for the management of Sotira Ammochostos Postal Agency

The Cyprus Post accepts applications from citizens of Sotira Municipality to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €850,00 on a monthly basis (2 seats).Application deadline is 30th June 2022. Those interested may contact Larnaca/Ammochostos District Post Officer at telephone numbers 24802450-24802500.(MG/SCH)

04-06-2022 12:12

Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 5 June 2022

Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, as of 15 May 2022, it is recommended that all citizens, regardless of vaccination history, undergo a self-test or Rapid test once a week.According to the Ministerial Decision, all groups of citizens may be served through the mobile rapid antigen testing units free of charge, regardless of their vaccination history. The Rapid Antigen Testing Units of the Ministry of Health operate only on Saturdays and Sundays, conducting sample testing for ...

04-06-2022 11:54

Statement by the Republic of Cyprus at the UN Security Council Open Debate on “Strengthening Accountability and Justice for Serious Violations of International Law” New York

Mr. President,My delegation subscribes to the statement of the European Union, as well as that of the Group of Friends of accountability following the aggression against Ukraine, and wishes to make some additional remarks.The 1945 International Tribunal at Nuremberg established bedrock principles of international law such as individual accountability for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and, above all, achieved clarity about aggressive war which now constitutes an international crime. ...

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