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15-11-2023 12:00
Press Release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the anniversary of the illegal unilateral declaration of the secessionist entity in the areas of Cyprus occupied by Turkey
Today marks forty years since the illegal unilateral declaration of the secessionist entity in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus, with the continuation of the violation of the territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus as well as of the international legal order and the principles upon which the United Nations (UN) Charter is founded.Despite Turkey's efforts to legitimise its illegal invasion and continued occupation of our country, the international community remains steadfastly com...
15-11-2023 09:25
Statements by the President of the Republic regarding foreign media reports on Cyprus
We neither underestimate nor downgrade what was brought to light last night, said the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides.In his statements to journalists, when asked if a team of investigators would be set up to investigate the information that was brought to light last night, the President of the Republic said: “The Cyprus Government and I personally neither underestimate nor downgrade everything that has come to light. And this is a clear message from the Government and me...
14-11-2023 20:23
Written statement by the Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on the telephone conversation between the President of the Republic and the United Nations Secretary-General
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, had a telephone conversation with the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG), Mr António Guterres, late this afternoon. During the conversation, the President of the Republic, after thanking the UNSG for his efforts for the resumption of the talks, as well as for his stated commitment to the efforts for a solution to the Cyprus problem on the basis of the agreed framework, stressed the need to appoint an envoy as soon as possible to e...
14-11-2023 20:20
Statements by the President of the Republic
“Everything that has been brought to light will be investigated and no one is above the reputation of our country,” the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, said tonight when asked to comment on foreign media reports that have been brought to light regarding Cyprus.In his statements to journalists in the sidelines of an event in Paliometocho, when asked to comment on today's reports against Cyprus in relation to Russian oligarchs, the President of the Republic stated, “No one...
14-11-2023 12:47
GDP Growth Rate: 3rd Quarter 2023 (Flash Estimate)
Growth Rate 2,5%The GDP growth rate in real terms during the third quarter of 2023 is positive and it is estimated at 2,5% over the corresponding quarter of 2022. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth rate in real terms is estimated at 2,2%.The positive GDP growth rate is mainly attributed to the sectors: "Hotels and Restaurants", "Transport and Storage", "Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repair of Motor Vehicles", "Information and Communication", "Construction", "Arts, E...
14-11-2023 09:25
Announcement by the Cyprus Fire Service regarding the Fire Industry Association/ Fire International Cyprus 2023 Summit
The recent inaugural Fire Industry Association/ Fire International Cyprus 2023 Summit,was opened by Chief Fire Officer Nicos Logginos. In his speech, he referred to ongoing fire investigation collaborative initiatives between Cyprus Fire Service and Police Service personnel and Gardiner Associates Training & Research UK.GATR co-founder Mick Gardiner said: “It was very pleasing to return to Cyprus on the opening day of a fire summit, which was designed to shape the future of fire safety i...
14-11-2023 08:11
Photo Album - PoR – Working dinner with a group of leaders of EU Member States
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at a working dinner with a group of leaders of EU Member States, at the invitation of the German Chancellor, Mr Olaf Scholz, and the European Council President, Mr Charles Michel, in Berlin, Germany.
13-11-2023 13:57
Government Employment by Category: October 2023
Total Employment: 53.554In October 2023 total government employment increased by 283 persons (0,5%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2022 and reached 53.554 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 702 persons (-2,7%), from 25.555 to 24.853 persons. Casual staff increased by 2.557 persons (13,3%) and reached 21.837 persons compared to 19.280 persons in October 2022. This increase is mainly attributed to the increase of the Educational Service casual staff, due to the abolition of the...
13-11-2023 11:44
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Ireland presented his credentials
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Ireland, Mr Louis Telemachou, presented his credentials to the President of Ireland, Mr Michael D. Higgins, at a ceremony held on Friday, 10 November 2023, at the Aras an Uachtarain Palace in Dublin. During the ceremony, Ambassador Telemachou conveyed the heartfelt greetings and personal commitment of the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, to further deepen the already excellent relations between the two countries. Ambassador...
13-11-2023 10:47
High concentrations of dust in the atmosphere
High concentrations of dust are observed in the atmosphere today, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.Based on The...
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