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31-10-2023 09:26
Statements of the President of the Republic
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, attented last night the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Leader Awards.Upon his arrival, the President of the Republic made statements to the journalists. In reply to a question related to the humanitarian sea corridor to Gaza through Cyprus, the President of the Republic said that consultations are at an advanced stage and added: «We have already been contacted by many European Union member-states. The Minister of Fore...
31-10-2023 09:08
Statement by Ms Rona-Marie Panteli, Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council Open Debate
“Women’s Participation in International Peace and Security: From Theory to Practice”, New York, 25th October 2023 Madame/Mr President,First, allow me to thank you for organising this very important debate today and express our appreciation to all the briefers for their insightful presentations and recommendations. My statement will be complementing that of the European Union, to which Cyprus fully subscribes.23 years have elapsed since the unanimous adoption of Security Council Resolutio...
31-10-2023 00:00
Fiscal accounts of General Government: January – September 2023
Surplus €931,6 mnThe preliminary General Government fiscal results, which are prepared by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) indicate a surplus of €931,6 mn (3,1% of GDP) for the period of January-September 2023, as compared to a surplus of €727,1 mn (2,6% of GDP) that was recorded during the period of January- September 2022.RevenueDuring the period of January-September 2023, total revenue increased by €899,1 mn (+11,0%) and amounted to €9.050,2 mn, compared to €8.151,1 mn in the...
30-10-2023 18:15
Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus in Ramallah
In light of the worrisome developments in the Middle East, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Constantinos Kombos, traveled today, Monday, October 30, 2023, from Amman to Ramallah for contacts with Palestinian officials. Dr Kombos met with the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Riad Malki, and other officials of the Palestinian Authority, with whom he discussed the need to avoid a regional deterioration of the crisis, as well as the urgent humanitarian needs of civilians in the are...
30-10-2023 15:15
Industrial Production Index: August 2023
Annual Change +3,0%In August 2023, the Industrial Production Index reached 121,8 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 3,0% compared to August 2022. For the period January – August 2023, the index recorded an increase of 0,7% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 2,3% compared to August 2022. An increase was also observed in the sectors of mining and quarrying (+5,7%), electricity supply (+4,6%) and water sup...
30-10-2023 13:26
High concentration of dust in the atmosphere
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air 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.The employers, base...
30-10-2023 09:53
The Minister of Foreign Affairs paid a visit to Jordan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Constantinos Kombos, paid a visit to Jordan yesterday.In the framework of the visit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs had a tête-à-tête meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Mr Ayman Safadi. Extended discussions also took place prior to the meeting with the participation of delegations from both sides.Developments in the Middle East were at the focus of discussions.The F...
30-10-2023 09:46
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement regarding the initiative for the establishment of a humanitarian sea corridor
The Republic of Cyprus has developed an initiative to establish a controlled and sustainable humanitarian sea corridor in order to provide unhindered and safe humanitarian help to Gaza. The President of the Republic announced the initiative on the sidelines of the recent European Council’s summit.There have already been a series of contacts between the states involved in the area and the European Union (EU), at the highest level, as well as between other interested parties and international ...
30-10-2023 09:28
Updated Travel Advice for Lebanon as of 29th October 2023
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus is closely monitoring the situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, and security incidents taking place in south Lebanon, which could deteriorate throughout the country without prior warning.Cypriot nationals are advised to avoid all travel to Lebanon. Cypriot citizens in Lebanon are advised to avoid all gatherings and demonstrations, remain vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities. They are also ...
29-10-2023 13:15
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the unveiling of the Monument of 1974 War Prisoners in Aglantzia
I am here today with strong feelings of emotion, respect, but also responsibility. These strong feelings I feel are not only for our presence here to unveil the Monument of 1974 War Prisoners, and on such an important day at that, on the Pancyprian Day of the Missing Persons, but also because we all feel the shameful breath of war in our neighbourhood again, a few miles away from our homeland.Our neighbourhood is facing difficult times again, and these troubled times lead us as Cypriot citiz...
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