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07-11-2023 19:08
Address of the Minister of Interior, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, to the Democratic Quality Forum, titled “Democratic Quality: Challenges for Democracy in the 21st century”
Cultural Center “Circulo de Bellas Artes”, MadridIt is truly with great pleasure that I am here with you today, addressing this Forum, which could not have taken place at a better time. We are faced with so many challenges nowadays, and it is truly an honour to be here to discuss with you the need for democratic quality, the urgence for a participatory and inclusive democracy, while safeguarding human rights, freedom of speech and pluralism, in an era where citizens need to feel safe to part...
07-11-2023 11:00
Speech by the President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides at the 19th Annual Cyprus Summit of the Economist “Cyprus’s new Roadmap and Strategy for Sustainable balance”
Ladies and Gentlemen, esteemed guests,It is with great pleasure that I join all of you for the deliberations of the 19th Economist Annual Summit, which brings together renowned personalities from around the world.The Summit’s theme, “Cyprus’ new Roadmap and Strategy for sustainable balance”, is very timely indeed. In these turbulent times, strategising for sustainable balance in the political and economic spheres, as well as reinforcing the resilience and competitiveness of our economies, a...
07-11-2023 09:45
Announcement by the Department of Labour Inspection on dust episode – 7 November 2023
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 7 November 2023, 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.The...
07-11-2023 09:18
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN, Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou, on the Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country
78th Session of the UN General Assembly, 6 November 2023It is an honour to address the Sixth Committee in my capacity as Chair of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country in order to introduce this year’s Report of the Committee contained in document A/78/26, which was adopted on the 20th of October.The Report was prepared in accordance with General Assembly Resolution 77/114 of 7 December 2022 and follows the structure of previous years. It is divided into four chapters: - ...
06-11-2023 17:54
Statements by the President of the Republic
“The territory of our country will not be used for aggressive actions,” the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, said tonight in relation to the situation in the region, noting that our goal and expectation is to stop this situation. Referring to Pyla, he stated that there was a reaction from the Turkish side and the United Nations (UN) has asked for a short pause.Upon arrival at the unveiling ceremony of Zodia's fallen and missing, in his statements to journalists, when call...
06-11-2023 14:03
Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, οn the occasion of the presentation of credentials by the new Ambassadors and High Commissioners
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all at the Presidential Palace today on the occasion of receiving your Letters of Credence appointing you as the new Ambassadors and High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus. I wish to extend my heartiest congratulations and best wishes for success during your official mission in Cyprus.I would like to assure you of my Government’s steadfast support in the discharge of your high duties. The Republic of Cyprus will provide you with all the neces...
06-11-2023 08:15
Statements of the President of the Republic on matters discussed with the US Secretary of State
On the context of his meeting with the US Secretary of State on the afternoon of Sunday, November 6th, the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, made the following comments.In statements to the press, arriving at the Apostolos Varnavas Cathedral at the Holy Archbishopric for the opening of the International Theological Conference and asked to comment on the meeting he had in the afternoon at Larnaka Airport with the US Secretary of State, Mr Antony Blinken, the President of th...
05-11-2023 13:45
Statements by the President of the Republic
“The Republic of Cyprus is trying, within its capabilities, to ensure that humanitarian aid to Gaza is uninterrupted,” the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, said today.In his statements to journalists, during an inauguration ceremony at Korakou community, when asked about the Republic of Cyprus’ initiative regarding Gaza, the President of the Republic said, “Today, shortly, I will have a telephone conversation with the King of Jordan on the same issue, and we will have an ...
03-11-2023 16:13
Industrial Turnover Index: August 2023
Annual Change +0,7% In August 2023, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 167,8 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 0,7% compared to August 2022. For the period January – August 2023, the index recorded an increase of 7,6% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for August 2023 reached 154,4 units, recording an increase of 10,0% compared to August 2022. An increase was also noted in the mining and quarrying secto...
03-11-2023 15:44
Revenue from Tourism: August 2023
Revenue from Tourism +20,8%Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism reached €483,0 mn in August 2023 compared to €399,7 mn in the corresponding month of the previous year, recording an increase of 20,8%.For the period of January – August 2023, revenue from tourism is estimated at €2.027,7 mn compared to €1.617,1 mn in the corresponding period of 2022, recording an increase of 25,4%. Expenditure AnalysisThe average expendi...
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