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04-02-2023 09:14
Presidential Elections 2023 – The Correct way to vote
The Chief Returning Officer notes that, according to the provisions of the electoral legislation, the only designated symbols which voters can use in order to vote, are "X", "+", and "√".Voters should vote by marking one of the designated symbols, inside the large rectangle below the photo of their preferred candidate, after they have entered the voting booth.If the voter marks any other symbol or letter which possibly signifies his/her identity, the ballot will be considered invalid.If th...
03-02-2023 14:08
Industrial Turnover Index: November 2022 Annual Change +21,3%
In November 2022, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 188,7 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 21,3% compared to November 2021. For the period January-November 2022, the index recorded an increase of 22,1% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.For the relevant diagram click here.In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for November 2022 reached 183,4 units, recording an increase of 16,3% compared to November 2021. Increases were also noted in the se...
03-02-2023 13:55
Consumer Price Index (CPI): January 2023
Inflation 7,1%In January 2023, the Consumer Price Index decreased by 1,42 units and reached 112,01 units compared to 113,43 units in December 2022. In January 2023, the inflation increased by 7,1%. (Table 1)As regards the economic origin, the largest changes when compared to the index of January 2022 were recorded in Electricity(35,6%) and in Industrial goods (excl.petroleum products) (8,3%). In comparison to the index of the previous month, the largest change was monitored in Petroleum pr...
03-02-2023 13:44
Registered Unemployed: January 2023
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of January 2023, reached 16.758 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for January 2023 increased to 14.121 persons in comparison to 14.068 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with January 2022, an increase of 1.328 persons or 8,6% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of financial and insurance activities (an in...
03-02-2023 13:02
Presidential Elections 2023 – Proclamation Ceremony
The proclamation ceremony of the newly elected President of the Republic will take place at the “Tassos Papadopoulos – Eleftheria Stadium” in Engomi either on Sunday, 5 February 2023 or on Sunday 12 February 2023, at a time to be announced.Arrival timeMedia representatives should arrive at “Eleftheria Stadium” between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on the day of the proclamation ceremony.Accreditation badgesOnly Media Representatives who have been accredited by the Press and Information Office (PIO) a...
03-02-2023 10:25
2023 Presidential Elections - Scheduled statements by the Chief Returning Officer on Elections Day
The Chief Returning Officer Dr Costas Constantinou will make scheduled statements to the Press on the Εlections day, 5th of February 2023, to inform the public on the election process as well as the voter turnout percentages as below: 07:05 a.m. The Chief Returning Officer, Dr Costas Constantinou, will make a statement on the commencement of the voting process. 10:15 a.m. The Chief Returning Officer, Dr Costas Constantinou, will make a statement on voter turnout until 10:00 a.m. 12:15 p....
03-02-2023 10:16
Photo Album - Delivery of the ballot boxes for the Presidential Elections 2023
The delivery of the ballot boxes for the Presidential Elections 2023 to the Lefkosia Polling Stations’ Presiding Officers, at the Cyprus International State Fair, in Lefkosia.
03-02-2023 08:23
Presidential Elections 2023 – Announcement of the Chief Returning Officer and the Cyprus Police on the proclamation ceremony of the new President of the Republic
1. The Chief Returning Officer and the Cyprus Police announce that the proclamation ceremony of the new President of the Republic will take place at the "Tassos Papadopoulos - Eleftheria" stadium, in Lefkosia, on the evening of Sunday 05.02.2023 or Sunday 12.02.2023, in the case of a second election round. The exact time of the proclamation will be announced by the Chief Returning Officer.2. All the parking spaces of the Makario Stadium, with an entrance from Lefkotheou Street, as well as th...
02-02-2023 17:45
Photo Album - Energy Minister – Presentation of the Grant Scheme for the Energy Upgrade of Residences
The Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Ms Natasa Pilides, addresses an event for the presentation of the Grant Scheme for the Energy Upgrade of Residences, at the Cultural Centre "Agora Pallouriotissas", in Lefkosia.
02-02-2023 17:39
Photo Album - Education Minister – Presentation of Ministry’s work
The Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Mr Prodromos Prodromou, holds a press conference on the work of the Ministry for the years 2018-2023, at the Presidential Palace.
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